The Essence of Education
In his review of Glenn Dynner’s recent book on Polish Hasidism, Jon Kelsen argues that Dynner is engaged in an act of resistance against the prevalent view of interwar Hasidism as a movement in decline.
Letter to the Editor About “An Empty Place at the Jewish Table: Why Are...
In this letter to the editor, Perry Dane asks further questions about Steve Lipman's essay "An Empty Place at the Jewish Table: Why Are Young Jews Dropping Out?"
When Prayer Meets Principle: Rabbi Soloveitchik and the Limits of Accommodation
Jonathcan Muskat explores the different ways Rabbi Soloveitchik communicated about Mehitzah.
Ha-Inyan Ha-Eloki: Restoring Yehuda Ha-Levy and The Kuzari to Their Andalusian Context
Jackson Gardner offers a new reading of the Kuzari’s Inyan Ha-Elohi.
Old Mr. Kohen
In this poem, Julian Alper reminisces about the legacy of an old man who used to sit beside him in synagogue.
Book Review: The Devash Jr Book of Shemot
Joshua Ladon reviews the Devash Jr. Book of Shemot.
Letters to the Editor: Responses to Ari Zivitofsky on the Sde Teiman Affair
Yosef Blau and Jonah Winer respond to Ari Zivitofsky's recent article regarding the alleged abuse of Palestinian prisoners at Sde Teiman.
A Year in Review – 2025
The Lehrhaus Editors
As 2025 comes to a close, the Lehrhaus team is proud to feature some highlights from our contributions this past year. Since...
Hearing the Shofar with Korah’s Children
In this winning essay of the Ateret Zvi Prize, Dr. Ethan Schwartz analyzes the Yamim Nora'im experience and interpretations of what happened to Korah's children.
Legal Fictions III: A Narrative Reflection on Yevamot 1:4
As part of his Legal Fictions creative project, Dovid Campbell reimagines the content of Mishna Yevamot 1:4 in an evocative narrative of love, loss, friendship, and pain.
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