Modern Orthodox

Time for Israel’s non-kosher public to push back - opinion

Even the hint of a religious consumer boycott can shut entire markets. Deals collapse the moment the “non-kosher” is mentioned.

REPRESENTATIVES OF the Chief Rabbinate of Israel cross Jaffa Street in Jerusalem as they deliver a kosher certificate to a local restaurant.
FORMER PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett addresses the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

Who does Israel belong to? Why Bennett’s model matters now - opinion

Rabbi Rick and his family visit the kotel.

Nelech: inspiring the next generation of olim to make aliyah

Participants gather at the third annual Smol Emuni conference at Heichal Shlomo, in Jerusalem, on Tuesday.

A growing religious voice for peace: Smol Emuni holds third annual conference in Jerusalem


Jewish singles' life in NYC: Soon By You returns, tackles racism

How, in a romantic comedy series about dating can writers include a teachable moment that may help fight racism?

 SHA JAMES BEAMON (left) and Leah Gottfried as Lev and Sarah Jacobs.

Park East Synagogue pushes out assistant rabbi, sparking protest

Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt, 34, had been working for the synagogue for a decade but his tenure there abruptly ended with an email from Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier that went out to community members.

 Park East Synagogue

Bennett's speech echoed Rabin's words 26 years ago - opinion

Bennett's words reminded me of something that Rabin himself said to me just two weeks before his death: The religious and secular need each other.

A memorial ceremony for former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, November 7, 2019

The creator of ‘Srugim’ is turning to fans to finance his next project

“Srugim” centered around the romantic relationships of five Orthodox Jerusalemites in their 30s. Critics said it broke boundaries.

srugim religious homosexual 311

Zionist movement umbrella ousts rabbi at the center of harassment dispute

Dov Lipman has denied the harassment allegations, which first arose on a private Facebook page.

NOT SITTING quietly: Dov Lipman.

Being Jewish Today: Presenting a vision of Judaism for our time

Affiliation today is primary for today’s Jews, and as a result, they struggle with issues of identity.

REFORM WOMEN wear kippot and prayer shawls at a Western Wall prayer meeting

Jewish schools focus on anti-racist education with new initiative

Many of the school’s 900 or so students, including a few who are Black, were asking questions about police brutality and systemic racism in American society.

Jewish day schools have increasingly diverse student bodies, including at the Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy in Beverly Hills, California.

Orthodox Jews aren’t allowed to touch before marriage but many still do

But there’s no safe place for them to talk about it. So women go into sexual hiding.

Couple touching their hand

How influential were Orthodox Jews in Trump's administration? - analysis

White House Channuka parties included a broad swathe of the Jewish leadership.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Hanukkah reception and executive order against antisemitism signing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, US, December 11, 2019

On Kabbalah and Modern Orthodoxy

Perhaps Kabbalah can serve as both a model and inspiration for Modern Orthodoxy to continue to think ‘outside of the box’ and still remain grounded to its traditional past and to Halacha.

THE KABBALISTIC Tree of Life, with the names of the 10 sefirot and 22 paths.