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0 Jewish Law Leadership

JLIC: The OU Program That Introduced a New Vision of Orthodox Women’s Leadership

Todd Berman in Lehrhaus · 23 Feb 2017

JLIC, the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, was established in 1996 by Rabbi Menachem Schrader to provide Orthodox leadership to students on American college campuses.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Yeshivish Women Clergy: The Secular State and Changing Roles for Women in Ultra-Orthodoxy

Laura Shaw Frank in Lehrhaus · 21 Feb 2017

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in synagogues has sparked intense debate, particularly in the Modern Orthodox community.

0 Culture Television/Film

Waiting for Moshe Right

Sarah Rindner in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jan 2017

"Waiting for Moshe Right" discusses the portrayal of Modern Orthodox Jewish singles in the web series "Soon by You," highlighting the challenges and humor in the world of Orthodox dating in 21st century Manhattan.

0 Education Communities

A Question of Perpsective

Miriam Gedwiser in Lehrhaus · 15 Oct 2016

The article by Miriam Gedwiser discusses Chaim Saiman's argument that the number of revered leaders in the Orthodox community is influenced by demand as much as supply.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

The Function of the Centrist Orthodox Gadol

Lawrence Kaplan in Lehrhaus · 14 Oct 2016

Chaim Saiman's essay explores the concept of a gadol, a revered Jewish leader, within Centrist Orthodox and Haredi communities, highlighting the centrality of authority and Daas Torah.

0 Israel Culture

Why Aliyah Speaks to Millennials

Jewish Action · 20 Sep 2016

Millennials, particularly in the Modern Orthodox community, are increasingly drawn to making Aliyah to Israel, attracted by the country's entrepreneurial opportunities, spiritual connection, and economic advantages.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Sometimes a Bag Is Just a Bag

Shoshana Olidort in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2014

Daphne Merkin's new collection of essays, "The Fame Lunches: On Wounded Icons, Money, Sex, the Bronts, and the Importance of Handbags," explores themes of meaning, self-awareness, materialism, and Jewish identity.

0 Television/Film Culture

No Sex in the City: On Srugim

Yair Rosenberg in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"Srugim" is a unique Israeli show focusing on a group of modern Orthodox singles in Jerusalem, navigating the intersection of their faith with contemporary Israeli life.