The author reflects on the October 7 massacres in Israel and the pain it caused for the Jewish people.

Rabbi Lebens explores the ethics of war in the context of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

The author reflects on the current state of danger and suffering for both Israel and Jews worldwide, and the necessity of special prayers during such times.

In the face of the destruction in Gaza, it is important to remember the lessons of the Torah and the wisdom it imparts.

This article explores the relationship between humility and effective leadership, with a particular focus on Jewish teachings and traditions.

In Parshat Reeh, the Torah warns against following false prophets who claim to have secret knowledge.

In the Marvel film Eternals, the godlike beings known as the Eternals protect humanity from evil.

The author discusses their work on personal letters from the Cairo Geniza, focusing on the daily life of Andalusian Jews.

The Yiddish publication Tidbits features a weekly news briefing.

The question of why the tractate Gittin (divorce law) comes before Kiddushin (marriage law) in the Talmud has been pondered by many.

In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Ari Lamm discusses the spiritual aspects of this year's NBA playoffs.

Ignaz Goldziher, a Hungarian Jewish scholar, believed that Judaism could benefit from the progressive aspects of Islam.

Unorthodox, a podcast, has started a new segment called "The Archive," where host Liel Leibovitz visits the National Library of Israel and talks with curators about their most prized items.

The author explores the Jewish perspective on the presence of God in Islam.

This text emphasizes the importance of teshuva, or repentance, in Jewish thought and observance.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the theme of apologies.

This discussion delves into the concept of death and its significance in Jewish belief.

In this article, Rabbi Dr. Twerski discusses the concept of teshuvah (repentance) in relation to his experience treating alcoholism.

Yale professor Steven Smith discusses the essay "Persecution and the Art of Writing" by Leo Strauss, a German Jewish philosopher.

In this podcast episode, Yale professor Steven Smith discusses the essay "Persecution and the Art of Writing" by German Jewish philosopher Leo Strauss.

The article highlights the digitization of Jewish knowledge, particularly the Hebrew calendar, through the collaboration of technical experts with religious backgrounds.

The article discusses Maimonides' interpretation of the maaseh merkavah (Ezekiel, chapter 1), which has traditionally been considered the most esoteric part of Jewish teaching.

The article discusses the need for a moonshot in Jewish philanthropy, aiming for universal Jewish giving.

The article discusses the recently published Hebrew translation of Abraham Maimonides' Commentary on the Torah, which he wrote in the last years of his life.

The article discusses the historical debate surrounding hazarat ha-shatz, the repetition of the silent devotion in Jewish liturgy, and its relevance in the present and future of post-pandemic halakhic practice.