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


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.

I converted through Reform Judaism. Stop telling me I’m not a Jew.

After years of studying, learning and teaching, I finally achieved the goal I’d had from the age of 16.

Jessy Kuehne

Why Yitz Greenberg’s ‘road’ may lead to a stronger Jewish center

A collection of essays about the theories and writings of Rabbi Yitz Greenberg includes 12 thoughtful essays spanning topics such as halacha (Jewish law), theology, and modern norms of observance.

The cover of ‘The Road Not Taken’