Tag: Religious Commitment

Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut, reflects on his congregant, the late Sen. Joseph Lieberman, who passed away at 82.
The text discusses the modern challenges to belief in Judaism, with questions arising about the veracity and relevance of Torah stories and laws in today's society.
Since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, there has been a surge in interest in conversion to Judaism.
In this episode of the18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Daniel Kalish discusses how each individual can forge their own path of religious commitment with the right help.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Daniel Kalish discusses how individuals can forge their own path of religious commitment with the right help.
The article discusses the concept of commanded belief in Judaism, focusing on the challenge posed by R. Hasdai Crescas to Maimonides' Thirteen Principles of Faith.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dovid Bashevkin explores the complexities of dating and how it relates to religious and romantic commitment.
The American Orthodox Jewish community has faced numerous challenges throughout its history, including economic struggles, dislocation, religious illiteracy, and discrimination.
This article discusses the importance of religion in Jewish continuity.
The text discusses the concept of Nezirut, or Nazir, which is the act of taking a vow to abstain from cutting hair, touching a corpse, and consuming grape products.
In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, David speaks with Philo Judaeus, a former Orthodox Jewish member and moderator of a Facebook group called Frum/OTD Dialogue.
The text explores different motivations for religious commitment, focusing on the story of Jonah from the Bible.
Rav Aharon Lichtenstein was celebrated for his expertise in Torah study and his intellect.