In this article, Rabbi Daniel Bouskila examines the tension between Jewish law (Halakha) and Jewish philosophy (Hashkafa) in relation to the celebration of Hanukkah and the role of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

In this text by Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo, he discusses the importance of Torah study (Talmud Torah) over physical combat.

The article explores the trade-off that comes with the advancement of technology.

The digital age has revolutionized Jewish education by providing unprecedented access to texts through websites, digital publications, videos, podcasts, and more.

The article explores the significance of books in Jewish culture and history.

In this text, Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo discusses the significance of Thanksgiving and the culinary tradition of cooking turkeys.

The author explores the question of why Israelis continue to get married despite the ongoing war and terror.

This article discusses the question of whether Jewish law obligates Israelis to continue with weddings despite the ongoing war and terror.

Uriel Baruch, a 35-year-old Israeli father of two, was abducted by Hamas terrorists from a music festival in Gaza on Oct. 7.

The author shares their personal experience of feeling overwhelmed by recent tragic events related to Israel and anti-Semitism.

In Daniel A. Klein's article, he explores the contrasting approaches to the Oral Law taken by Shadal and Hakham Faurs, two Jewish scholars.

The author discusses the Jewish tradition of redeeming captives and applies it to the current situation with the hostages in the underground tunnels of Hamas.

In this article, Baruch Lev Kelman explores the life and teachings of Hakham Jacob Templo, a prominent figure in Dutch Jewry during the 18th century.

The Parashah of the week, Bereshit, marks the beginning of the annual Torah cycle.

In his book "The No-State Solution," Talmudic scholar Daniel Boyarin, known for his work in gender studies and queer theory, unexpectedly embraces Jewish nationalism.

In this video, Rabbi Amrom Nemeth discusses the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi practices regarding kashrut (Jewish dietary laws).

The Book of Jonah is best understood by reading it backward, as the moral of the story is revealed in the last two verses.

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah, although not mentioned by name in the Torah, is explored in the Talmud and is associated with the sounding of the shofar.

In this video, Rabbi Isaac Sacca discusses the concept of truth, or "emet," in Jewish thought.

The recent trend of bomb threats against libraries in the U.S. should be of particular concern to the Jewish community due to the historical connection between violence against books and Jewish history.

"Zhen Yu and the Snake" is a new children's book by Erica Lyons that reimagines a Talmudic tale set in 12th-century Kaifeng, China, where the first Jewish community in China was established.

The author discusses the recitation of korbanot, the daily prayers that recount the performance of sacrifices in the Beit Hamikdash (the Holy Temple).

The Sedra of Vayelech recounts Moses confessing to the Israelites that he is unable to continue leading them due to his old age.

This article explores the relationship between humility and effective leadership, with a particular focus on Jewish teachings and traditions.

In this article, Dovid Campbell highlights the power of aggadah, the non-legal portion of the Talmud, in providing insight into Jewish thought and experience.