Timely Thoughts

Yisroel Ben-Porat offers historical, hashkafic, and personal reflections on what’s often called the “Judeo-Christian” tradition and whether a Torah u-Madda outlook can embrace the study of Christianity.

Dan Jutan locates a fascinating meta-narrative within Rashi's commentary.

Dr. Ari Hoffman eulogizes Philip Roth.

YU President Ari Berman's opening address, comparing YU to a Sukkah! Shlomo Zuckier captures this historic moment in his notes.

Leah Sarna argues that this is the Passover to tell the stories of enslaved Jewish women: of the victims of October 7, who were and likely still are subjected to sexual violence, and of the heroic women in the era of the Exodus, who fought to ensure the perpetuation of the Jewish people.

Meira Wolkenfeld's reflection commemorating the passing of Yaakov Elman, ob"m.

Moshe Kurtz explores halakhic and hashkafic considerations surrounding bringing young children to shul.

Levi Morrow explores how the Rabbis use creative exegesis to save the world from drowning in a flood

Stu Halpern weighs in on the eternal wisdom Torah u-Madda offers the world during the fraught times in which we live.

This week's Parashah introduces us to the city of Shechem. Tamar Weissman examines the various appearances of this city throughout Tanakh, explaining that while it is a city of rupture, it is also one of covenant and fraternity.