Modern Orthodox
Nelech: inspiring the next generation of olim to make aliyah
In January 2026, Nelech, the only Orthodox program that almost fully integrates students into Israeli schools, will launch its pilot program with a cohort of 25 students from across the US.
A growing religious voice for peace: Smol Emuni holds third annual conference in Jerusalem
Dozens of Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis
Period between Passover, Shavuot a time of education and contemplation - opinion
Hundreds set to gather for first World Orthodox Israel Congress
The three-day Congress, to be held in Jerusalem on April 26-28, will feature presentations and meetings from many of the leading figures in contemporary Orthodox Jewry.
Modern Orthodox rabbi: LGBTQ+ people can teach at yeshivas
Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, president and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ohr Torah Stone network, knows that his paper may cause controversy.
What is behind the shidduch crisis among Modern Orthodox Jews? - opinion
Commonly cited reasons for the crisis in Modern Orthodox shidduch dating include religious dropout rate and not wanting to use a shadchan (matchmaker).
Transgender woman who lost yeshiva job is excluded from YU-affiliated Orthodox synagogue
The Shenk Shul is housed at Yeshiva University, the Modern Orthodox flagship in New York City that was locked in battle with students over whether they could form an LBGTQ club.
More and more Orthodox women get nose jobs before arranged marriage dating
Plastic surgery has become a growing trend amongst Orthodox and Modern Orthodox young women before they start dating.
Orthodox Diaspora Jews, reach out to religious-Zionist Israeli leaders - opinion
It is about time that Orthodox and modern-Orthodox leaders and organizations invest in a relationship between Orthodox and right-wing American Jews and Israelis.
Book urges Jews to think, act ethically - review
Eugene Korn makes a very strong case as to why the development of a systematic philosophy and practice of Jewish ethics is important for contemporary Jewry.
Are the Reform and Orthodox movements missing the point about Judaism? - opinion
Once a Jew, always a Jew, no matter the path you took to get there
More women are celebrating Simhat Torah in Australia - opinion
Many women from all over the world have described watching from the sidelines as feeling like spectators on what is supposed to be a day of celebrations.
How are parents, adult children navigating religious differences?
Yet, all around us are families that have found ways to navigate their religious differences. We focus here on three Torah-observant families that have adult children who identify as secular.