Dr. Marc B. Shapiro discusses the origins and distinctions among various Jewish sects like Reform, Conservative, yeshivish, and Modern Orthodox in the 18Forty Podcast.

Chicago Jewish Day School's annual Israel trip for eighth-graders was threatened due to the Israel-Hamas war and cancelations by IsraelNow.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jonathan Gribetz, a Princeton professor and scholar, discusses the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jonathan Gribetz, a Princeton professor and scholar of Near Eastern and Judaic studies, discusses the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Maaseh Tuvia, written by Tuvia ben Moshe HaKohein in the early 18th-century, is considered the most influential Hebrew textbook of the sciences in the early modern period.

The University of Lucerne in Switzerland is currently seeking a new professor of Judaic studies and theology.

David Brodsky, an associate professor of Judaic Studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), writes in response to a flyer accusing him and three other academics of anti-Palestinian racism.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Lawrence Schiffman discusses the evolution of Judaism from its early form to modern observance.

The author reflects on the findings of a survey on Jewish Americans and the decline in Orthodox Jewish identification.

Israeli-American venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg explores 21st-century business principles through the lens of the Torah, specifically the Book of Genesis, in his book "The Tree of Life and Prosperity."

Tikva Hecht is a writer and educator who has published her work in various literary journals.

In an 1897 essay called "The Jewish State and the Jewish Problem," Ahad Ha'am, a Zionist writer, argued that Judaism does not need an independent state but rather conditions favorable to its development, such as a settlement of Jews working in various fields.

Using pop culture in the Judaic Studies classroom can be an effective way to help students connect to the material, build their Jewish identity, and succeed in class.

This text discusses how the Jewish community in Prague coped with a devastating plague in 1713.

In TanakhCast #190, the podcast explores four chapters of the Tanakh, specifically from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

A recent investigation by the New York City Department of Education revealed that out of 28 yeshivas inspected, only two were considered to substantially meet secular education standards.

The text discusses the need for a more holistic approach to assessing success in Judaic Studies classrooms in Jewish day schools.

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the interconnected histories of Jewish-Americans and African-Americans in the United States, focusing on cultural, economic, and intellectual aspects.

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the intersection of Jewish-American and African-American cultural, economic, and intellectual histories, highlighting the connections between these two communities in the American experience.

The author discusses the potential future of Jewish education and questions the traditional model of Jewish day schools against a rapidly changing educational landscape.

Robert Goldenberg, a Professor Emeritus of Judaic Studies, explores Jewish rituals from the Hellenistic and Roman eras, highlighting that contemporary practicing Jews would likely not recognize these ancient practices.

In TanakhCast episode #93, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring its stories and themes.

In this discussion, the hosts explore the demand for Palestinian Israelis to condemn violence and the ethics of such expectations.

Dr. Michael Satlow, a religious studies professor at Brown University, explains the historical processes that led to the Bible becoming regarded as a holy and sacred text.

The author reflects on his journey of exploring Judaism through relationships with Jewish partners, experiencing Jewish customs, and attending religious services, even though he never formally converted to Judaism.