The text discusses the author's initial disappointment with the Talmudic focus on seemingly mundane topics like laws about damages and cows, questioning the spirituality in these discussions.

An Orthodox perspective suggests that celebrating the birth of a non-Jewish grandchild in a synagogue poses complex considerations beyond mere popularity and may involve the discomfort of individuals who have chosen to marry outside the faith.

The text discusses the modern challenges to belief in Judaism, with questions arising about the veracity and relevance of Torah stories and laws in today's society.

In a recent court case in Maryland, Rabbi Shmuel Krawatsky was found guilty of sexual assault and battery against young boys under his care.

The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling equating embryos with children has caused concern among American Jews relying on IVF, fearing loss of control over frozen embryos and restrictions on fertility treatments.

The text discusses the exemption of Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews in Israel from military service, highlighting the disparity between them and the rest of the country's youth who are required to serve, especially during times of war like the conflict with Hamas.

An IDF commander stationed near Gaza found a book, "Man & Beast: Our Relationship with Animals in Jewish Law and Thought," written by the parent of another IDF commander, Tikvah Slifkin.

The Conservative movement's Rabbinical Assembly Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has approved a teshuva (responsum) on cannabis usage, addressing social, legal, and medical issues.

In a recent conversation on the Tikvah Podcast, Yehuda Halper and host Jonathan Silver discuss Moses Maimonides' philosophical masterpiece, "The Guide of the Perplexed" (Moreh ha Nevukhim).

The Talmud offers advice on sex that challenges common stereotypes about religion being anti-sex.

In this discussion on the Parashah of the week, Mishpatim, the emphasis is on the importance of not rushing to judgment without verifying facts.

Exploring the nuances of civil laws and delving into the distinctions between mothers and fathers in Jewish tradition.

Rabbi Ilan and Sherri Glazer experienced the loss of their baby, Shemaryah, through stillbirth.

The Conservative movement has issued a report maintaining its ban on officiating interfaith weddings but recommending changes to make the movement more open to interfaith families.

In this conversation, Yehuda Halper, an Israeli professor of Jewish philosophy, joins Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver to discuss the medieval rabbinic sage and Jewish philosopher Maimonides.

This shiur discusses the challenges faced by families with loved ones serving in the IDF and the loss of soldiers in battle.

In this episode, Yehuda Halper from Bar-Ilan University discusses the writings of Maimonides.

Hasmonean High School for Girls in Mill Hill excelled in Jewish studies, with outstanding praise from visiting inspectors for its dynamic leadership vision and student progress.

The Menorah Foundation School in Edgware has been recognized for its outstanding Jewish studies program, receiving top marks in all areas by Rabbi Nessanel Lieberman.

Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef discusses the question of whether it is permissible to pay a higher ransom for Jewish hostages in cases where their lives are in immediate danger.

In considering the question of whether one's remains can be buried in more than one cemetery, an Orthodox perspective emphasizes the importance of complete and expeditious burial according to Jewish law, reflecting respect for the dead and the belief in future resurrection.

In this Shiur, Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht discusses various halachic issues related to using Amazon on Shabbat.

In a conversation with Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer, a respected posek, he discusses various halachic questions that have arisen due to the recent Hamas attacks in Israel.

The late Rabbi Nachum Rabinovich, influential in UK Judaism and a mentor to Rabbi Sacks, believed in a rationalist Judaism blending universal and specific elements, drawing inspiration from Maimonides.

In this article, the authors discuss the Talmudic approach to sexuality, particularly the views on sexual pleasure.