During the period between Passover and Shavuot known as The Omer, marked by counting 49 days, parallels are drawn between historical tragedies and current events, particularly highlighting the plight of hostages in Gaza.

The text discusses a recipe for Hlelem soup, traditionally eaten to end Tisha b'Av but suitable for winter comfort.

Meir Soloveichik discusses the current polarization in Israel and whether it is unprecedented or reminiscent of past divisions in the nation's history.

The Israeli Supreme Court is currently deliberating on legislation that would weaken the judiciary, and American Jews are facing a choice on how to respond.

This article explores the author's personal reflections on the state of the world, considering the environmental crisis and its impact on their own mental health.

The Knesset recently passed a bill that removes the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonability.

The Knesset recently passed a bill limiting the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonableness, despite opposition from various figures including President Herzog and Defense Minister Gantz.

In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss two important topics: the passing of a law that limits the courts' ability to constrain Ministers and the cabinet in Israel, and the significance of Tisha B'Av in light of current divisions.

In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the recent law that restricts the court's ability to limit government ministers and the cabinet in Israel.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in Jewish tradition.

In episode 373 of Unorthodox, the podcast delves into the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, exploring its lessons.

The author discusses the subjects of sadness in the Jewish texts Eicha, Kinnos, and Nachem, which are read on Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning.

Despite a recent court ruling in their favor, women at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, exemplified by the group Women of the Wall, still face challenges in attaining equal prayer rights.

The author reflects on the recent judicial reforms in Israel, expressing concern for the future of Israeli democracy.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Sara and Avi Schwartz share the story of their daughter Yakira Leeba Schwartz, who passed away.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Sara and Avi Schwartz discuss the life and loss of their daughter, Yakira Leeba Schwartz, who had muscular dystrophy.

The article discusses a recent protest march in New York City in solidarity with Israeli protesters who are demonstrating against the Israeli government's push to limit the power of the Supreme Court.

The author discusses the recent passage of a judicial reform bill in the Knesset that has caused divisions and threatens the democratic nature of Israel.

The author discusses the interpretation of the Haftorah portion from the book of Yeshaya (Isaiah), which is traditionally read on the Sabbath before Tisha B'Av.

"The Jews of Summer" by Sandra Fox explores the history and significance of Jewish summer camps in postwar Jewish culture.

The 17th of Tammuz is a day in the Jewish calendar that commemorates various historical tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people.

The author reflects on the process of moving house and the emotional baggage attached to the boxes of his past.

Jamie Geller hosts an annual Tisha B'Av program with Aish that aims to inspire viewers to connect with their Jewish identity and share timeless Jewish wisdom with the world.

In anticipation of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning and fasting that commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Unorthodox podcast has shared several episodes that relate to the themes of the day.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Linda Gradstein discuss the formation of The Zionist Spirit by two small right-wing parties, a judge ordering a woman into protective custody due to threats on her life by her ex and his family, and a study showing that IDF inductees weigh on average 10 kg more than four decades ago.