What Does Jewish Law Think American Abortion Law Ought To Be?
In light of the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday, Michael Broyde considers what American abortion law halakhah might prefer.
Three Sonnets
Jeffrey Burghauser's three poems draw on the biblical and rabbinic imagination.
Where in my Apartment Should I Light my Hanukkah Lamps?
Dan Margulies explores various opinions on where to light a Hanukah Lamp in dorms and apartments.
Wisdom and Human Pretention: The Riddle of Shlomo and its Resolution
Special for Sukkot, we are honored to publish this piece by Rav Nahum Rabinovitch zz"l, appearing first the first time in print. Special thanks to Elli Fischer for translating and Koren for permission to publish.
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.
Darkness We Have Come to Dispel: Between The Light of Hanukkah and the Black...
Mois Navon explores what makes Hanukkah so special.
Titus and the Tripartite Soul: A Lesson on Leadership and Jewish Survival
With a novel reading of Josephus and Gittin, Shana Schwartz proposes that the tragedy of the second hurban and the mystery of subsequent Jewish survival may be understood by reference to the physiological knowledge available in classical antiquity.
Coping under Corona: A Review of Halakhic Approaches to Mental Health and Covid-19
Covid-19 has underscored the extent to which Halakhah is profoundly concerned for mental well-being. Addressing this timely issue, Sharon Galper Grossman and Shamai A. Grossman offer a comprehensive overview of relevant halakhic perspectives on mental health and Halakhah.
The Downside of Digital Democratization: A Response to Zev Eleff
Sarah Rudolph responds to Zev Eleff's article on "Digital Democratization".
From Burning Candles to ‘Burning’ People
In honor of Hanukkah, Admiel Kosman considers literary and aggadic traditions that depict holy people as burning flames or sources of light. He proposes that these traditions be read in light of Martin Buber’s insight regarding the dialogical personality.
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