Tag: Orthodox Jew

A panel discussion in Shiur 471 focuses on the topic of electricity on Shabbat and explores the implications for Shabbat observance.
A Jewish woman shares how her community and faith supported her during a traumatic miscarriage experience in 2014.
Fred Sternburg, a Jewish publicist known for his work in boxing and Judaism, has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
A Japanese man from a family of Samurai shares his journey of becoming an Orthodox Jew and draws surprising parallels between the two cultures.
Joseph Lieberman, a prominent Orthodox Jewish politician in US history, was known for shaping his political views and conduct through Torah study and Orthodox influences.
Gedalia M. Stern, a partner at NechelesLaw, is part of former President Trump's legal team in the hush money trial.
Political commentator Peter Beinart, once a supporter of Israel, now advocates for a one-state solution, proposing a bi-national Jewish/Arab state to replace Israel.
Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish person on a major party presidential ticket, was widely celebrated in the Jewish community.
Joe Lieberman, a former Connecticut senator and the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee, has passed away at 82.
Seth Barrett Tillman, a legal scholar and Orthodox Jew, challenges conventional narratives in American jurisprudence by arguing that the president is not an officer of the United States, sparking debate in academic circles.
Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, won the closely-watched election in New York's congressional district, defeating Republican Mazi Pilip, an Israeli-American Orthodox Jew originally from Ethiopia.
Chaya Raichik, the creator of the controversial social media account Libs of Tiktok, known for endorsing book bans and anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been appointed to the Oklahoma State Department of Education's Library Media Advisory Committee.
In this article, Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas and the divisions within the Jewish community.
President Joe Biden has chosen Jack Lew, an Orthodox Jew, as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.
President Joe Biden has chosen Orthodox Jew Jack Lew to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.
The author recounts a Supreme Court ruling that allowed a web designer to refuse making wedding websites for same-sex couples, which is followed by a kosher bakery in a nearby town rejecting an order from a synagogue for a Pride Shabbat.
Since the fall of Communism in Ukraine, there has been a revival of Jewish life and observance in the country.
Comedian Alex Edelman explores the unfunny world of antisemitism online, drawing inspiration for his one-man show "Just For Us," premiering Off-Broadway.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, they speak with Alex Clare, a singer and baal teshuva, about navigating change and the role of "what if" questions.
Arie Dana, a Hasidic Jew, has become the first chief of staff for a member of Congress to be visibly Hasidic in appearance and observance.
In the midst of challenging times such as a pandemic, the act of prayer becomes a crucial and perplexing practice for observant Jews, who are commanded to find kavannah, or purpose and intentionality, in their prayers.
Joshua Berman's book "Ani Maamin" addresses challenges to traditional faith in Orthodox Judaism posed by academic biblical studies.
Dalya Attar, the first Orthodox member of Maryland's House of Delegates, balances her commitment to being an Orthodox Jew with her legislative responsibilities, emphasizing representation for her diverse Baltimore district.
The author reflects on their preconceived notions about food, holiness, and religious practices influenced by their Christian upbringing before converting to Judaism and embracing kosher observance.
Abraham Carmel, formerly known as Kenneth Charles Cox, made headlines in 1979 for being a Catholic priest who converted to Orthodox Judaism after a period of spiritual exploration through various religions.