“This Is Prayer”: Hitbodedut In Rav Shagar’s and Rav Elhanan Nir’s Writings
Jeremy Tibbetts explores Hitbodedut in the thought of Rav Shagar and Rav Elchanan Nir, two contemporary Israeli thinkers.
Digital Discourse and the Democratization of Jewish Learning
Zev Eleff draws on lessons of nineteenth century print culture to help grapple with the Digital Age.
‘May Memories Rise’- On the Meaning of ‘Ya’aleh ve-Yavo’
Ben Lorber reflects on the meaning of ya'aleh ve-yavo.
Liturgical Repetition: When Singing Becomes Sacrilegious
With the High Holidays approaching, a time iconic for its songful liturgy, Moshe Kurtz scrutinizes the practice of cantors repeating words during davening.
There Are Jews Everywhere: Divine Revelation through the Other in Malamud’s “Angel Levine”
Eileen Watts puts the writings of Bernard Malamud in conversation with today's immigrant debate.
Refusing to Bury Family Members of a Get Refuser: A Dramatic Step With Longstanding...
Ari Elias-Bachrach examines the Israel Cheif Rabbi's recent decision not to bury the mother of a get-refuser.
Practicing Neo-Hasidism: Insights from Arthur Green’s Writings
Jonah Mac Gelfand explores the neo-Hasidic theology of obligation to do mitzvot that emerges from the fascinating writings of Rabbi Arthur Green.
“Answer Us in the Merit of Our Master, Answer Us:” An Election-Day Reflection on...
Shaul Seidler-Feller
Introduction
Early last week, a friend forwarded me a recently-published video produced in Israel. When it began to play, I was quickly taken in...
“Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything” at the Jewish Museum: A Review
Ronnie Perelis reviews The Jewish Museum's exhibition: Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything.
Shabbat Morning Youth Groups: Implementing Rav Moshe Feinstein’s Inclusion Imperative
Zevi Fischer offers suggestions on how to implement Rabbi Moshe Feinstein's inclusion imperative.