Rabbi Michael S. Beals, known as President Joe Biden's rabbi, suggests that it may be time for Biden to step aside for the greater good of safeguarding democracy, drawing parallels to the biblical concept of Pikuach nefesh, or saving a soul.

Rabbi Mattisyahu Rosenblum's book "Rays of Wisdom: Torah insights that light up our understanding of the world" delves into the legacy of Rabbi Moshe Shapira, highlighting his profound Torah teachings and intellectual impact beyond the yeshivah world.

Shavuot is discussed as an all-night holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah.

"The Scrolls of Deborah" by Esther Goldenberg is a feminist reimagining of biblical stories, focusing on matriarch Rebekah and her nursemaid Deborah.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem caused controversy by including in her book the story of shooting her hunting dog, Cricket, for behavior such as disrupting a hunt and biting her.

The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of English princess Kate Middleton and the edited photo released by the Royal family, drawing parallels to Queen Esther from the Purim story who also had to hide her identity.

Esther Sperber reflects on the recent tragic death of an Israeli-American soldier, Itay Chen, and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, drawing parallels to the devastating World War I as discussed by Sigmund Freud.

A group of Hillel educators proposed the Kranjec Test, suggesting that source sheets in Jewish learning include diverse perspectives, especially women's voices, to reflect communal values.

Philo of Alexandria, a contemporary of Hillel and Shammai, is a figure in Jewish history whose unique position and enduring relevance deserve attention.

Lilith magazine has compiled a list of books they are excited to read in 2024.

This article shares personal accounts from Israelis describing their day-to-day experiences since the start of the war.

In this podcast episode, the host explores the significance of Hebrew calligraphy in Jewish tradition.

In this discussion, Izzy Pludwinski, a sofer, explores the significance of Hebrew calligraphy in Jewish tradition.

Book bans have been on the rise since 2016, with record numbers reached last year.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Joshua Foer, co-founder of Sefaria, discusses the creation of a comprehensive digital library for Jewish texts.

In her book "Figuring Jerusalem: Politics and Poetics in the Sacred Center," Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi examines five important Jewish texts to explore the multifaceted significance of Jerusalem as both a physical and symbolic place.

Professor Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the intersection of politics and poetry in her book "Figuring Jerusalem: Politics and Poetics in the Sacred Center," analyzing five key Jewish texts to offer a deep understanding of Jerusalem as both a physical location and a symbol.

Sefaria, a digital Jewish library, is addressing the gender disparity in Jewish texts by supporting a group of 20 women Torah scholars in writing new books.

Daveed Diggs, a Jewish actor, is playing the role of Sebastian the crab in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin and Professor Moshe Koppel discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in Torah study.

"You Need a Poem" explores the importance of poetry in various moments of life, from childbirth to times of uncertainty and celebration.

In this podcast episode, Abraham Socher, the founding editor of the Jewish Review of Books and an emeritus professor of Jewish studies, discusses his educational background, intellectual interests, and his new book of essays titled Liberal and Illiberal Arts: Essays (Mostly Jewish).

Abraham Socher, the founding editor of the Jewish Review of Books, discusses his new book of essays titled "Liberal and Illiberal Arts: Essays (Mostly Jewish)".

The Talmud Yerushalmi, also known as the Jerusalem Talmud, has long been overlooked and inaccessible to many.

In this episode of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss the process of analyzing and exploring the Hebrew Bible.