Rabbi David Minkus of Congregation Rodfei Zedek in Chicago initially banned a congregant for slipping anti-Zionist leaflets in prayer books, causing community debate.

The concept of the shadow self, as defined by Carl Jung, refers to the unconscious parts of our personality that we disown, affecting our behavior, emotions, and beliefs.

Jewish tradition has a long history of interpreting solar eclipses for spiritual meaning, drawing from sources in Genesis, Talmud, and rabbinic commentary.

Michael Berenbaum, a longtime friend of Rabbi Arthur Green, critiques an article by Laura E. Adkins questioning the public reckoning of Green's alleged sexual misconduct.

This article discusses a Facebook exchange between individuals representing the charedi and dati-leumi (Zionist-religious) perspectives on Torah and avodas Hashem (service to God).

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a prominent halakhic thinker, addressed the question of whether Israel should release terrorists in exchange for hostages.

In this podcast, Daniel Rynhold, dean of the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, discusses the concept of repentance and its importance in Jewish tradition.

The author reflects on their experiences of Yom Kippur as they grew up.

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

In this text, Rabbi Dr. Michael Rosensweig discusses Rambam's views on loving God and studying Torah, particularly in relation to the concept of teshuva (repentance).

In this piece, the author reflects on the approach of the new year and the passing of time.

Jedidiah Murphy, a Jewish man on death row in Texas for the murder of Bertie Lee Cunningham, is scheduled to be executed on October 10, 2023, which coincidentally is the World Day Against the Death Penalty recognized by the United Nations.

This essay explores the concept of prayer beyond its traditional understanding as a religious act bound to specific times and locations.

"Teshuvahland" delves into the concept of teshuvah, or repentance, as a process of returning to one's true path or desired destination after realizing a deviation.

As the year 5783 approaches, the hosts of the Bonjour Chai podcast engage in self-reflection about their topics and opinions in the past year, from Indigenous issues to post-pandemic synagogue numbers.

In this article, Rabbi Dr. Twerski discusses the concept of teshuvah (repentance) in relation to his experience treating alcoholism.

The significance of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah goes beyond a simple sound; it serves as a vehicle for transmitting the messages of Kingship and Remembrance, which are the main themes of the day.

In this article, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski explores the concept of guilt in psychology and Judaism.

In this segment, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss various significant topics, such as the politicization of IDF casualties following the death of a Border Police sergeant, the biblical prohibition on planting during the seventh year in Israel, and the question of whether Israel has a "Goy problem."

The author reflects on the importance of self-reflection and examination as the Orthodox Union (OU) looks towards the future.

The story of Rabbi Elazar ben Dordaya, as found in Avodah Zarah 17a, is a well-known tale of redemption and repentance.

The author explores the concept of teshuvah (repentance) and its relationship to physical journeys and escape from one's surroundings.

The article discusses a Talmudic passage that presents a debate about whether one should confess and atone for sins that have already been confessed and atoned for in the past.

The excerpt discusses Rabbi Akiva's teaching about two types of purification and two types of repentance.

The text explores the concept of sacrifice and decision-making through the lens of the Akeidah (the binding of Isaac).