Tag: Modern Orthodox Jews

The Gaza war has led to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide.
In this article, the author discusses how student trips to Poland to learn about Jewish heritage have changed over the years.
This article discusses the relative lack of emphasis on Holocaust education and commemoration in the Modern Orthodox Jewish community.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the Palestinian Authority's new schoolbooks promoting anti-Jewish sentiment leading to European aid cuts, the debate on the religious moderation of modern orthodox Jews in Israel, and the challenges faced by women in local politics.
The discussion revolves around the challenges facing American Jews in maintaining their distinctive culture and religious commitments in a society marked by assimilation pressures.
Rav Shagar, a significant Jewish thinker, resonates with many in today's postmodern world due to his innovative approach of integrating traditional Jewish values with postmodern critiques.
In examining the beliefs and practices of Modern Orthodox Jews, there is a discussion around their comfort level with mysticism and anthropomorphism in Judaism.
The article discusses the significance of the band Steely Dan in relation to Rosh Hashanah and the biblical text of 1 Samuel.
In this segment, Allison, Don, and Noah delve into three main topics - the motivation behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, arguing that it stems from a strong set of principles rather than just opportunism.
Growing up in a Modern Orthodox Jewish household in Monsey, New York, Aviya Kushner was immersed in the study of Biblical Hebrew and ancient languages due to her mother's passion for Bible scholarship.