Theology

Explore how the Jewish people commemorate past tragedies during the Three Weeks, featuring insights from Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter and music by Paul Ben-Haim.

Yuval Levin explores Nehemiah's wisdom, urging us to rebuild and defend American culture, blending ancient insights with modern civic challenges.

Explore the Twelve-Day War's impact on global relations, revealing insights into U.S.-Israel ties, cultural clashes, and historical perspectives.

Judge Solomson's journey shows how deep Orthodox commitment and public service can coexist, enriching American democracy in a secular age.

Explore Paul Johnson's fascination with Jewish history and its impact, as J.J. Kimche and Jonathan Silver delve into his unique perspective.

Explore the Houthi threat to Israel and global shipping, their ties to Iran, and recent military responses with expert insights from Ari Heistein.

Michael Doran analyzes Trump's Middle East policy shifts, highlighting strategic moves and challenges in his second term's first 100 days.

Explore Pope Francis's legacy, his engagement with Jews and the Middle East, and the Catholic Church's evolving stance on Israel and Zionism.

Explore Exodus's national narrative, Moses's character, and Egyptian society, with insights from Leon Kass's commentary, set to Paul Ben-Haim's music.

Explore forgiveness in faith, its societal role, and limits amid moral challenges, with insights from theologians and recent global events.

Explore Esther's tale of survival, luck, and strategy with Ronna Burger, revealing insights on human success and Jewish resilience in the Diaspora.

Explore the historical debate on Jesus as the messiah and the intriguing journey of a Jewish convert in Cynthia Ozick's story with Jonathan Silver.

Ross Douthat and Rabbi Soloveichik explore faith's role in modern life, bridging traditional beliefs with contemporary spiritual quests.

Explore gratitude in the Hebrew Bible with Rabbi Ari Lamm and Jonathan Silver, enriched by Paul Ben-Haim's music, revealing its moral and cultural depth.

Explore the profound implications of Abraham's test in Genesis 22 with insights from scholar Jon D. Levenson and editor Jonathan Silver.

Explore how the Jewish calendar fosters national unity and identity through Rabbi Soloveichik's insights on holidays and their historical significance.

Explore how Tisha b’Av liturgy may evolve post-October 7, weaving new tragedies into Jewish memory with insights from Rabbi J.J. Schacter and Jonathan Silver.

Reform clergy now accept interfaith partners, sparking debate on religious leadership and community alignment within the movement.

Explore Jewish ethics on war, from justifications to conduct, with insights from Shlomo Brody's book, Ethics of Our Fighters, and modern Zionism.

Explore halakhah's role in Jewish life as Rabbi Mark Gottlieb and Chaim Saiman discuss its foundations and significance in Jewish tradition.

Explore how the Israelites' moral code, rooted in God's covenant, shaped civilization, contrasting with the Amalekites' violence in Exodus.

Explore Jewish military ethics with Shlomo Brody as Israel's advance into Rafah raises concerns over civilian casualties and wartime morality.

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explores the Haggadah as a work of Jewish political thought, examining themes of freedom, law, and societal dreams.

Explore Maimonides' medical insights and his Commentary on Hippocrates’ Aphorisms, revealing the balance of tradition, reason, and empirical knowledge.

Explore Maimonides' "The Guide of the Perplexed," revealing tensions between philosophy and law in Jewish life, with insights from Yehuda Halper.

Explore Maimonides' Hilkhot De’ot, revealing insights into moral psychology and the human condition, with Yehuda Halper and Jonathan Silver.

Explore Maimonides' Mishneh Torah with Yehuda Halper, revealing the scope of Torah study and its impact on Jewish law and philosophy.

Explore the moral complexities of pidyon shvuyim, the Jewish obligation to redeem captives, amid Israel's current hostage crisis.

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explores Jewish martyrdom and memory, reflecting on a tragic week in modern Jewish history with Jonathan Silver.

Explore repentance through Jewish and philosophical lenses with insights from Rabbeinu Yonah, Soloveitchik, and Nietzsche, featuring Daniel Rynhold.