Tag: Torah Observance

Iconic Orthodox Jewish-American politician Joseph Lieberman passed away, leaving behind a legacy of bipartisan politics and a steadfast commitment to Torah and mitzvos.
The author expresses sympathy for the Conservative movement's dilemma regarding intermarriage, but argues that the movement's own actions and lack of emphasis on Torah observance have contributed to the high intermarriage rate among non-Orthodox Jews.
Rav Yosef Elefant, a prominent figure from the Mirrer Yeshiva in Jerusalem, delivered a powerful call to action at a recent convention of Agudath Israel of America.
"Insights and Attitudes: Torah Essays on Fundamental Halachic and Hashkafic Issues" is a compilation of essays by Rabbi Hershel Schachter and Rabbi Mayer Twersky, both leading students of Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (the Rav).
The article explores the tension between parents and schools when it comes to education in Jewish Orthodox communities.
The article discusses the concept of "confronting the suboptimal" in various aspects of life, particularly in religious observance.
Albert Reichmann, a member of the Orthodox Jewish community, played a significant role in bringing Jewish education and heritage to Jews behind the Iron Curtain.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dr. Yonatan Adler, a professor of archaeology, discusses the relationship between halacha (Jewish law) and archaeology.
This article is a collection of personal stories about significant teachers in the authors' lives.
The author explores a custom mentioned in a short story by Shai Agnon, where the protagonist waits for the marks left by his tefillin straps to fade before eating or drinking.
In a series of letters to the editor, different perspectives on various topics are shared.
A symposium on how parents should respond when their child leaves the religious path emphasizes the unique nature of each situation.
The text discusses the state of Orthodox belief among young Jewish day school graduates who struggle to articulate their belief in God and the uniqueness of Torah.
The text discusses the impact of Rabbi Shagar's teachings on Postmodern Orthodoxy and Modern Orthodoxy's struggle to engage with contemporary culture.
Rabbi Binyomin Eisenberger and Moishe Bane discuss the challenges of prayer, emphasizing that the essence of prayer is developing a deep connection to Hashem.
Rabbi Binyomin Eisenberger discusses with Moishe (Mark) Bane the challenges of prayer, emphasizing how tefillah reflects our connection to Hashem and the importance of understanding prayer as a means to cleave to God.
NCSY has created a unique Siddur aimed at revolutionizing teenage prayer experiences, filled with stories, questions, and images to inspire young people's connection to prayer.
NCSY has introduced a groundbreaking siddur designed to engage and inspire teenagers in prayer, featuring stories, questions, and images to help them connect with tefillot on a deeper level.
The text delves into the experiences of second-generation Holocaust survivors, referred to as 2Gs, who have grappled with their parents' trauma and the impact it had on their identity and faith.