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A Brief History of Rationality, from the Biblical Age to Now
In today’s world, we sometimes see the rational as the enemy of the religious, but history shows a far more complex picture.
A Brief History of Shabbos, From the Biblical Age to Now
The Sabbath was a concept even before it was given as an official commandment, and it has been a pillar of the Jewish People for all time.
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I’m a Rebbe, and I Can’t Afford to Be a Jewish Educator
The trauma of teaching is not the classroom or the parents. It’s that with my salary, I can barely pay my bills.
‘It’s Not Great’: What’s the Deal With Jewish Education?
Jewish students, parents, and educators weigh in about what helps, what hurts, and what we need to do.
Lost in Translation: The Cost of Abandoning Hebrew
The surrender to teaching Jewish texts in translation is a catastrophic educational mistake. We can’t afford to make any more excuses.
What Jewish Education Means to Me
If I had to describe the state of Jewish education today, I’d quote Charles Dickens: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
When Marriages Don’t Make It
The reality is that not every marriage will, or should, continue until one of the partners dies. That’s something we need to talk about.
5 Steps for Systemic Change in The Shidduch Crisis
I helped survey 2,300 single Orthodox men and women and interview 100 other people about the Shidduch Crisis. Here’s what we found.
‘The Crisis of Experience’: What Singlehood Means in a Married Community
I spent months interviewing single, Jewish adults. The way we think about—and treat—singlehood in the Jewish community needs to change. Here’s how.
We Are Not a ‘Crisis’: Changing the Singlehood Narrative
After years of unsolicited advice, I now share some in return.
What You Need to Know About Building Safe and Healthy Relationships
As Shalom Task Force’s executive director, I am often asked what we can do to prevent abusive relationships. Here’s what you need to know.What Commitment Means to Me
I think the topic of commitment is about our very humanity—how we deal with doubt, make decisions, and find and build healthy relationships in our lives.
The History of Halacha, from the Torah to Today
Missing from Tanach—the Jewish People’s origin story—is one of the central aspects of Jewish life: the observance of halacha. Why?
Rav Tzadok of Lublin on History and Halacha
Rav Tzadok held fascinating views on the history of rabbinic Judaism, but his writings are often cryptic and challenging to understand. Here’s where to start.