Tag: Jewish Tradition

In his book "A Chicken, a Golem, and the Scientific Revolution," Maoz Kahana explores the conflict between Jewish tradition and the discoveries of the scientific revolution in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, journalist Judith Shulevitz discusses the world of Shabbos (the Sabbath).
The article discusses the emergence of plant-based pork substitutes in the market and explores the Jewish perspective on consuming these products.
American Jewish leaders have neglected to provide meaningful content in Jewish education and engagement, resulting in a disconnect between American Jews and their rich Jewish heritage.
In this article, the author explores the different interpretations of the verse in Genesis 2:18, "It is not good for man to be alone."
The Ushpizin Edition podcast explores the ancient Sukkot tradition of Ushpizin, where guests are invited to share a meal in the Sukkah.
This article discusses the increasing popularity of silan, a thick syrup made from dates, as an alternative to honey in Jewish cuisine.
The relationship between Israel, Zionism, anti-Zionism, Jewish identity, and Jewish peoplehood is a topic of discussion among American Jewish opinion circles and social media.
A woman facing surgery to remove her ovaries due to health concerns grapples with the question of which blessing to say in this challenging moment.
This article discusses the connection between the song "Rozhinkes mit mandln" (Raisins and Almonds) and the holiday of Shavuot.
The story follows a group of young Jewish men in a town called Worms.
In this episode, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the acrimonious debate surrounding the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and how the Jewish community can approach the topic with greater civility and respect.
The article discusses the multifaceted nature of Judaism and its different perspectives on social justice.
This text discusses the complex relationship between Jews and social justice movements.
In this personal narrative, the author describes their experience of creating a delicious Passover granola with a friend.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Menachem Penner and his son Gedalia discuss their journey of reconciling their family's religious tradition with Gedalia's sexual orientation as a member of the LGBTQ community.
In Micah Goodman's book, "The Wondering Jew," he argues for a middle path between strict adherence to tradition and complete abandonment of Jewish values.
In this episode, Sina Kahen and R. Daniel Kada discuss the hashkafic (philosophical) and halakhic (legal) differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish traditions.
Roberta Rosenthal Kwall's book, "Remix Judaism: Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World," explores the phenomenon of remixing Judaism, where individuals and families choose which Jewish rituals and traditions to observe and adapt them to their own sensibilities.
Israeli artist Rutu Modan's graphic novel, Tunnels, tells the story of Nili and Broshi, children of a renowned archaeologist, who find themselves on opposite sides in a struggle for the Ark of the Covenant.
Last year, many people had to celebrate Pesach (Passover) in a different way due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The key to enhancing Jewish continuity lies in modeling a robust religious life and building warm and trusting relationships.
Eve Gordon-Ramek, a Jewish woman from California, grew up in an active Jewish household and was encouraged by her father to maintain Jewish traditions and not assimilate.
The author reflects on the role of chain-movers in the Super Bowl and compares them to the unsung heroes in Jewish communities.
Rabbi Meir Leibush ben Yehiel Michel Wisser, also known as Malbim, was a traditionalist in the 19th century who engaged with Western culture.