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Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 19 Oct

Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin critiques the narratives presented in Jewish Action magazine regarding communal unity and contributions to Israeli society, particularly in light of military service and support for the IDF during times of conflict.

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Letters, Fall 2024

Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

The "Letters, Fall 2024" section includes responses that touch on various aspects of Jewish life and academia.

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Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?

Moment in Moment · 27 Sep

The Moment Debate explores whether Jews can flourish under authoritarian regimes, featuring perspectives from historian Diana Pinto and political theorist Michael Walzer.

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An Orthodox rabbi and a Reform journalist dance with the Torah

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 6 Sep

Rabbi Dov Linzer and journalist Abigail Pogrebin present their new book "It Takes Two to Torah," showcasing their chevruta, or study partnership, which bridges Orthodox and Reform perspectives.

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Building a Bayit: Holding the Particular and Personal with the Universal and Communal 

Sources · 30 Jun

The UCLA Bayit, a Jewish cooperative housing nineteen diverse students, offers a unique community experience that blends personal and collective Jewish identities.

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Oy, Canada: Jews feeling ‘vulnerable’ and ‘precarious’ on Canada Day after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 Jun

This episode discusses the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by Jewish Canadians in light of antisemitic incidents since October 7th.

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On Pluralism and the Difference Between Religious Identity and a State: A Response to Columbia’s Hillel Students

Joshua Shanes in Jewschool · 9 May

Students affiliated with Columbias Hillel responded to a protest movement on their campus, addressing slogans bordering on antisemitism and calling for respect for religious identity.

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'Rabbis' that are Jews by Birth Only

Emes Ve-Emunah · 4 Apr

The text discusses a group of US-based rabbis and cantors who have called for a ceasefire in the conflict involving Israel and Hamas, criticizing them for what the author sees as a lack of understanding of Jewish values and the security concerns facing Israel.

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Bernie Steinberg, 78, a Harvard Hillel director who promoted pluralism, and courted controversy, to the end

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 16 Jan

Harvard Hillel's former director, Bernie Steinberg, passed away at the age of 78.

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Bernie Steinberg, a Harvard Hillel director who promoted pluralism, dies at 78

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 16 Jan

Bernie Steinberg, former director of Harvard Hillel, has passed away at the age of 78.

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The Adjectival Liberal and The Kingship of God

Charles H. T. Lesch in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2023

In his book "The Adjectival Liberal and The Kingship of God," Michael Walzer proposes defending liberalism not as an overarching ideology, but as a way of being.

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The State of Jewish Outreach

Rabbi Doron Kornbluth in Jewish Action · 14 Sep 2022

Jewish outreach, or kiruv, is still active and has had some successes, although it has changed from its heyday in the 1990s.

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Catastrophe or Salvation? Israel’s Coalition Government

For Heaven's Sake · 9 Jun 2022

In this discussion, there is a focus on the diversity of Israel's coalition government and the contrasting opinions that surround it.

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Presenting ‘Hearing with Tali Farhadian Weinstein’

Unorthodox · 4 Mar 2021

This episode features a conversation between Tali Farhadian Weinstein and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, exploring the roles of faith and identity in tackling racial justice and gender equality.

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On Subjectivity and Pluralism: Sparks of Rav Shagar’s Thought

Yehuda (Udi) Dvorkin in Lehrhaus · 6 Dec 2017

Yehuda (Udi) Dvorkin reflects on the teachings of Rav Shagar, emphasizing the ongoing publication of his works and the importance of understanding his philosophy.

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There Is Nothing New Under the Sun: A Reply to Gil Perl

Gidon Rothstein in Lehrhaus · 23 Nov 2017

Gidon Rothstein responds to Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl's essay, highlighting their shared background influenced by Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's teachings but differing on certain points.

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Feeling “Off” on Yom Haatzmaut

Ariel Rackovsky in Lehrhaus · 2 May 2017

In a discussion with members of the Knesset and local rabbis, an Orthodox rabbi reflects on the misalignment between American and Israeli Jewish communities, particularly concerning Yom Haatzmaut.

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The Making of “Lights”

Shmuel Klitsner in Lehrhaus · 22 Dec 2016

The article discusses the creation and impact of the animated film "Lights," a midrash on the Hanukkah story focusing on anti-Semitism and assimilation.

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How Jewish Camps Welcome LGBTQ Kids—and How They Don’t

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 12 Aug 2016

Jewish summer camps are actively working to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ children and others from marginalized groups.

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