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.

Rabbi Rick and his family visit the kotel.
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

Palestinians run towards airdropped aid packages, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, August 19, 2025

Dozens of Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis

 RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN dances with a new Torah in the Cave of the Patriarchs, 2018. The scroll was dedicated in memory of IDF Golani officer David Golbunacz, who had been killed in Hebron the previous year

Period between Passover, Shavuot a time of education and contemplation - opinion


Creator of ‘Shtisel’ is working on a series about Theodor Herzl, father of modern Zionism

Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism who died in his native Austria in 1904, is the subject of a series being developed by Ori Elon, according to a report in Deadline.

 Theodor Herzl, center, shown on a boat in 1898.

How it really is: Guess who doesn’t recognize Israel?

As an Israeli, I resent these people peddling a non-Israeli, anti-Zionist fake “Year in Israel.” As a taxpayer, I resent subsidizing these programs

 People watch the military airshow during Israel's 74th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem, May 5, 2022.

Bat Sheva Marcus resigns from liberal Orthodox seminary board in wake of allegations

“Today, the YCT Board of Directors accepted Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus’ resignation from the board.

 Bat Sheva Marcus, the Orthodox sex therapist, is a co-founder and former board chair of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance.

The man behind Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp is Modern Orthodox

David Fishof is an LA sports agent and entertainment producer.

David Fishof on the road in the 1990s with Ringo Starr

Meet Danielle Finn, the Modern Orthodox high schooler bringing her voice to ‘American Idol’

Finn cites Adele and Amy Winehouse, another Jewish singer with a soulful voice, as inspirations

 Danielle Finn, a 17-year-old young Orthodox Jewish woman from Los Angeles, will be featured in the upcoming season of American Idol.

Israeli author wins Sydney Taylor Award for YA novel on Orthodox teens

Titled 'The Last Words We Said,' the book was written Leah Scheier, who made aliyah from Baltimore in 2008 and currently lives in Modi'in.

 Leah Scheier.

How this Modern Orthodox yeshiva went viral with a tweet about Nirvana

While the school’s Twitter account has fewer than 4,000 followers, it has become something of a celebrity among those who frequent “Frum Twitter.”

TWITTER’S LOGO is seen on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange last week.

Three ladies, three lattes: Betrayal

Three ladies, three lattes looks at percolating issues in Israel's complicated social and religious fabric. Secular Pam, modern Orthodox Tzippi and haredi Danit answer your questions.

 WHEN LEADERS decree it ‘lashon hara’ to speak of Chaim Walder, this is tantamount to keeping a terrible secret.

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