The Culture of Learning in Women’s Torah Study
Yael Jaffe
As you walk into the room, you hear voices arguing back and forth. You can’t make out the sound of any particular conversation...
“I’d Fast a Second Day”
Julie Goldstein reflects on her recent Yom Kippur experience and why it matters for Orthodox women everywhere.
The Great Reckoning: Is It Time to Rethink Higher Education for Jewish Students?
In this next installment in our Israel symposium, Erica Brown argues that for Jewish students after October 7, choosing secular college is just not the choice it used to be.
Toward Holistic Models of Assessing Judaic Studies Classroom Success in Day Schools
Eliana Yashgur argues that grading Judaic subjects in day schools harms the larger goals of Jewish education, and offers some alternative practices.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Theory of Education
In this review of a new book by Aryeh Solomon, Ilan Fuchs explores how for the Lubavitcher Rebbe, teaching and learning are a sacred calling leading toward spiritual growth.
Philanthropy is Great, It’s Where You Give That Matters
Hillel David Rap responds to Jordan Soffer and Jay Kelman.
Torat Hashem Heftzo: Finding Wonder in Torah Study
Rabbi Kenneth Brander, head of Ohr Torah Stone, explores what the daily blessing on Talmud Torah can teach us about how to foster religious continuity.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Surveying the Orthodox Community—And Why the Recent Research...
In response to Matt William's critique, Nishma's Mark Trencher defends his method and points to the challenges of surveying Modern Orthodox Jews.
Rethinking Disability: Let’s Do Better
Nathaniel (Nati) Faber
In January 2023, famed YouTuber, Mr. Beast received lots of backlash on a video he made where he ”cured” blindness for 1,000...
Personalizing Torah for Today’s Student: Lessons from Israel
Jay Goldmintz adds his voice to the discussion on Modern Orthodox Talmud Curriculum.
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