Kiddush Hashem

0 Jewish Law Ethics

11/9/24 – Shiur 488 – Tattoos in Halacha: Is microblading permitted? | The Real Deal – avoiding legal trouble

Halacha Headlines · 8 Nov

Microblading and its permissibility under Jewish law are explored, with contributions from various experts addressing whether the semi-permanent cosmetic procedure constitutes a forbidden tattoo.

0 Communities History

Jewish and Israeli volunteers join in relief effort as floods pound Central Europe

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 19 Sep

In response to the catastrophic floods in Central Europe, particularly affecting Poland, Jewish and Israeli volunteers have joined relief efforts.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

A Beautiful But Flawed Tribute to Rachel Goldberg-Polin

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Sep

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has emerged as a prominent figure representing hostage families, known for her eloquence and unwavering faith during her son's ordeal with Hamas.

0 Communities Ethics

Hersh’s Gift

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Sep

"Hersh's Gift" reflects on the tragic murder of hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and the inspiring response of his parents, Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Once more into the fray, but not alone

eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 Aug

The article discusses the experiences of Eliana Goldin, a Jewish senior at Columbia University, who is navigating her Jewish identity and combating antisemitism on campus.

0 Jewish Law History

Psychological Religious Coercion

Emes Ve-Emunah · 12 Aug

Religious belief, particularly in Judaism, can be a powerful motivator, as it emphasizes the importance of following one's beliefs even to the point of sacrificing one's life for them.

0 Jewish Law Education

7/27/24 – Shiur 476 – What should we think about – and what should we teach our children about – non-Jews and the non-Jewish world?

Halacha Headlines · 26 Jul

This discussion delves into the complexities of teaching Jewish children about the non-Jewish world, weighing the necessity of maintaining a distinct Jewish identity with the importance of engaging positively with others.

0 Holocaust History

#190 - Korczak, Heroism & Kiddush Hashem

Jewish History Uncensored · 16 May

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the Jewish identity and heroism embodied by Janusz Korczak, a Polish pediatrician and writer who demonstrated profound commitment to his beliefs despite facing antisemitism and the horrors of the Holocaust.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Parashah of the week: Kedoshim

Jewish Chronicle · 9 May

The Parashah of the week, Kedoshim, emphasizes the command to be holy, highlighting that every action should be sanctified and serve a higher purpose, even mundane tasks like offering a seat to those in need.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Joseph I. Lieberman, ZL

Emes Ve-Emunah · 29 Mar

Joe Lieberman was a prominent politician known for his observant Jewish faith and commitment to public service.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Emes Ve-Emunah · 10 Mar

The writer discusses a recent article in Mishpacha Magazine by a Charedi columnist, Gedalia Guttentag, who praises the Dati world for their sacrifices and heroism in defending Klal Yisrael, contrasting it with the perceived lack of recognition from the Charedi world.

0 Antisemitism Ethics

The Daunting Task of Combating AntiSemitism

Emes Ve-Emunah · 14 Feb

In this text, the author discusses the daunting task of combating anti-Semitism.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Extremism in Pursuit of Holiness

Emes Ve-Emunah · 26 Jan

The discussion revolves around the potential negative impact of technology on religious values, particularly in the Orthodox Jewish community.

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10/28/23 – Shiur 440 – Guns in Shuls | Burying the Kedoshim – Hear from the front lines

Halacha Headlines · 27 Oct 2023

This text discusses the topic of guns in synagogues.

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Kan Tzipor: Inspiring Stories on Seizing “Magic Moments” of Opportunity to Do Chesed

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 5 Mar 2023

"Kan Tzipor: Inspiring Stories on Seizing Magic Moments of Opportunity to Do Chesed" by Stephen J. Savitsky is a collection of chesed stories centered around the concept of kan tzipor, the mitzvah of sending away a mother bird from her nest before taking her eggs.

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A More Holistic Halakhic Approach to Vaccine Inequity

Alan Jotkowitz in Lehrhaus · 15 Nov 2021

In this article, the author responds to a discussion on whether high resource countries like Israel should prioritize providing COVID-19 vaccines to their own population or donate them to low resource countries.

0 Jewish Law History

#39 - The Tragic Death of R' Imanuel Chai Ricco & The Ten Tribes

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 May 2021

This episode discusses the tragic death of R' Imanuel Chai Ricco and why he was considered to have died for Kiddush Hashem.

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A Eulogy for Rav Gedalia Dov Schwartz zt”l

Leonard Matanky in Lehrhaus · 13 Dec 2020

Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz, a respected and influential figure in the Jewish community, has passed away.

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The Orthodox Jew and the Atheist

Rebecca Klempner in Tablet · 28 Feb 2020

The text explores a conversation between an Orthodox Jew and an atheist friend about morality without belief in God, highlighting the Orthodox perspective of linking morality to religious belief.

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