Commentary

Miriam Gedwiser Chaim Saiman argues that the number of “gedolim” associated with a community - in this case, the modern and liberal Orthodox communities - is...

Yaakov Jaffe analyzes what the Kinah about the Ten Martyrs says about heroism.

Sarah Rindner with a review of the Met's latest exhibit, "Jerusalem."

Joshua Ladon reviews the Devash Jr. Book of Shemot.

Zev Eleff offers a rejoinder to his critics regarding the Non-Observant Orthodox Jew.

Continuing the Yitzhak paradigm, Rabbi Yaakov Bieler offers another perspective on the nuances of Jewish education.

Sam Glauber examines Abraham's place in his society.

Hillel Broder reviews the latest release from Jeremiah Lockwood.

Avi Helfand on when law trumps religious liberty, and for good reason.

One of the central concerns of the work of Rav Shagar is translation, in both its literal and figurative versions. Michael Blank explores Rav Shagar's use and conception of translation by examining the way he puts the writings of Rebbe Nachman, Jacque Lacan, and Emmanuel Levinas in conversation.