Tag: Yeshiva University

The question of why a just God allows evil in the world, known as theodicy, has been debated throughout history.
The article proposes a program called the Jethro Project, which aims to provide non-Jewish clergy with the opportunity to engage in focused Jewish study.
The book "Wild Things: The New Neo-Hasidism and Modern Orthodoxy" edited by Arthur Green and Ariel Evan Mayse explores the emergence of a new religious identity within Modern Orthodox Judaism.
In the new Spider-Man movie, "Spider-Man: No Way Home," there is a significant Jewish representation.
Dr. Jacob Birnbaum was a prominent advocate for Soviet Jewry in the 1960s.
Rabbi Dr. Israel Miller was a prominent figure in the Jewish community, known for his advocacy on behalf of various causes.
Colin Powell's recent passing brought attention to his experiences as a Shabbos goy in his youth, helping observant Jews with tasks on the Sabbath.
Rabbi Dr. Moshe Dovid Tendler was a revered figure in the Jewish community, well-known for his Torah and academic achievements.
Tikva Hecht is a writer and educator who has published her work in various literary journals.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Shlomo Weissman discusses the complex issue of the agunah crisis.
In this episode of the podcast 18Forty, Rabbi Shlomo Weissman discusses the agunah crisis and its halakhic complexities.
This article discusses the relative lack of emphasis on Holocaust education and commemoration in the Modern Orthodox Jewish community.
The Yeshiva University Maccabees, a Jewish basketball team, have achieved a 36-game win streak, the second-longest in NCAA Division III history.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Menachem Penner, dean of RIETS at Yeshiva University, and his son Gedalia, a musician and cantor-in-training who identifies as LGBTQ+, discuss their journey in reconciling their family's religious tradition with Gedalia's sexual orientation.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Menachem Penner and his son, Gedalia, discuss their experience in reconciling their family's religious tradition with Gedalia's sexual orientation as a member of the LGBTQ community.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Menachem Penner and his son Gedalia discuss their journey of reconciling their family's religious tradition with Gedalia's sexual orientation as a member of the LGBTQ community.
Rabbi Gideon Black reflects on his experience working with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and emphasizes the important role played by Lady Elaine Sacks in supporting her husband's work.
In this text, the author reflects on their father's unpublished work on Uriel Birnbaum, a Jewish poet, painter, and thinker from Vienna who was overlooked in his lifetime and is still relatively unknown today.
Rav Hershel Schachter, a prominent posek in the Modern Orthodox community, reflects on how Covid-19 has impacted the halachic process.
Rabbi Hershel Schachter has been a leading authority consulted by Jewish communities worldwide during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tablet has introduced a class of 10 fellows who will work with them for three months.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Daniel Feldman explores the role of comedy in Jewish thought and practice.
Rabbi Daniel Feldman, a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University and author, discusses the role of comedy in Jewish thought and practice in this episode of the 18Forty Podcast.
In this article, the author reflects on the recent passing of their grandfather, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, and their grief during a time of national crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic and protests against systemic racism.
This article is a personal reflection on the life and contributions of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, who was a prominent leader in American Orthodoxy for over six decades.