This article explores the topic of sota (the complex ritual concerning an alleged adulteress). To read the article, click here.
Naso – A Bitter Experience (Discussion on Sota)
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Modern Orthodox-Religious Zionist Education: On a Mission By Design!
This article explores the ideal mission statement for Modern Orthodox-Religious Zionist schools. To read the article, click here.
A Reflection of Truth
Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Lau explores the topic of rabbinate and academe in the writings of Rabbi A.S Rosenthal on Violating the Sabbath to Save a Gentile's Life. To read the article, click here.
UJA Israel Independence Day Haggadah
Based on a text composed by Shlomo Goren, Chief Rabbi of Israel with Forward by Joseph H. Lookstein, Chairman, Rabbinic Cabinet, United Jewish Appeal, for the observance of an Israel Independence Day family, congregational or communal seder. (1978) Click here. ...
Guarding the Treasure and Guarding the Tongue – a response from Tamar Ross
A response from Tamar Ross to Aryeh Frimer's review of her book " Expanding the Palace of Torah: Orthodoxy and Feminism". The response is in the form of an open letter, and opens with a personal note. To read the response, click here. To read Aryeh Frimer's review,...
Teaching About Textual Transmissions: How Important? How Necessary?
This article originally appeared in Ten Da'at 1989, 3:3, pg.44. Reprinted here with permission. RABBI CARMY is on the faculty of Yeshiva University in Bible and Philosophy. Among his recent publications is the Torah U'Mada Reader. He has also served as executive...
Mission statement/ School philosophy – Columbus Torah Academy
The religious orientation of Columbus Torah Academy affirms that a Jewish child must be educated to understand that the belief in G-d is the moral imperative for human action. The philosophy of Columbus Torah Academy is founded in the belief that the Torah is G-d...
The Status of Women in Halakhic Judaism
THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN HALAKHIC JUDAISM By: Saul J. Berman This article originally appeared in Tradition, Volume 14:2 1973 INTRODUCTION The strident voice of an intelligent, energetic and well-organized minority can often completely overshadow the real expression of...
Between Love and Rebuke
BETWEEN LOVE AND REBUKE By Shear Yashuv Cohen, Chief Rabbi of Haifa and president of Ariel Institute, Jerusalem. This article originally appeared in Tradition vol. 28 #2, 1994. For whom the Lord loves, he rebukes, as a father the son whom he favors. (Prov.3:12) I...
"Ger ve-Toshav Anokhi”: Modernity and Traditionalism in the Life and Thought of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik
This article originally appeared in Tradition 29:1, 1994 I Even during the lifetime of Rabbi Soloveitchik, a debate arose amongst his interpreters and closest disciples as to just how modern a figure he was. This debate has only intensified following his death. Was...