Tag: Orthodox Judaism

Jewish organizations are increasingly turning to social media as a tool for outreach and engagement.
This article discusses the challenges of teaching and practicing tzniut (modesty) in today's oversharing world.
In this essay, the author discusses the challenges of teaching modesty (tzenius) to teenagers, particularly in a world of constant social media and oversharing.
Shayna Goldberg's book "What Do You Really Want? Trust and Fear in Decision Making at Lifes Crossroads and in Everyday Living" analyzes the difficulties people face in making decisions today and provides practical guidance for making the best decisions based on trust rather than fear.
Rabbi Gidon Rothstein's book, "Judaism of the Poskim," analyzes responsa literature to determine the main topics of importance in Orthodox Judaism.
This roundtable discussion includes a diverse group of Orthodox women, with differing views on topics such as women as clergy, social media, and modesty.
Avremi Zippel, an Orthodox rabbi in Utah, came forward as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Shabbat Shelach is a community group in Israel that aims to build a community for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women around the Shabbat table.
Rabbi Steven Gotlib, a Conservative Jewish teenager turned Orthodox rabbi, discusses the relationship between first principles and how we should live in an episode of the 18Forty Podcast.
The book review discusses the question of how we can know if Orthodox Judaism is true.
The podcast episode discusses recent kosher controversies, such as non-Orthodox certification, disruptive behaviors at kosher establishments, and scandals involving individuals with kosher certifications.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jeff Bloom discusses the assumptions made by Orthodox Judaism about ideology and how faith is grounded without irrefutable evidence.
Orthodox Judaism is facing challenges in holding sexual abusers accountable, as seen through the resistance to investigations and lack of transparency within the community.
The text discusses the challenges faced by Modern Orthodox students in reconciling traditional accounts of biblical events with the methodologies and findings of academic biblical criticism.
This article discusses the importance of community support for Orthodox divorcees and highlights two organizations that provide resources and assistance for divorced individuals.
The article discusses the challenges and experiences of children whose parents have divorced.
The article explores the impact of divorce on children, drawing from a personal account and observations from an Orthodox mental health professional.
In the book "Judaism Straight Up: Why Real Religion Endures" by Moshe Koppel, the author explores the enduring nature of traditional Judaism and defends Orthodox Judaism as a model for societal cohesion.
Orthodox Judaism is characterized by diversity and fragmentation, with various subgroups and traditions within the community.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rav Moshe Weinberger, a chassidish Rebbe, and his son Asher, CEO of Swimply, discuss their differing trajectories and expectations, highlighting how fathers can learn from their sons despite small differences.
The discussion revolves around the importance of instilling a lifelong passion for Yiddishkeit (Judaism) in children.
The author reflects on his experiences leading Passover Seders for his family, both before and after becoming religiously observant.
The fear of Orthodox parents is that their child will reject Torah and leave the community.
The concept of influencers, popularized in recent years, is not new.
Los Angeles has seen significant changes in its Jewish community in recent years.