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REVIEW: Darwin and the Jews
REVIEW: Darwin and the Jews

How did Jewish thinkers respond to Darwin’s theory of evolution? From fierce...

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The New Assimilation and the Future of American Jewry
The New Assimilation and the Future of American Jewry

Etan Tokayer argues that the greatest danger facing American Jewry is not...

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Unpacking the Iggerot: R. Yehuda Hasid or Heretic?
Unpacking the Iggerot: R. Yehuda Hasid or Heretic?

What happens when you can’t handle the truth? Moshe Kurtz examines R....

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Jewish Wisdom and the Unfinished Nation
Jewish Wisdom and the Unfinished Nation

Alex S. Ozar argues that the long view of Jewish historical consciousness...

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PODCAST: Reconceiving Conceptualism
PODCAST: Reconceiving Conceptualism

The recent annual convention of TRADITON’s publisher, the Rabbinical Council of America,...

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American Jews Looking Out or Looking In?
American Jews Looking Out or Looking In?

How should Jews see themselves in America at 250—insiders shaping society or...

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Torah, Citizenship & Moral Disagreement
Torah, Citizenship & Moral Disagreement

Nathan J. Diament warns that Jewish political engagement risks losing its historic...

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The BEST: The Sacred and the Profane
The BEST: The Sacred and the Profane

Understanding sacred time offers an illuminating lens for Shavuot. Examining “The Sacred...

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PODCAST: Fear and Faith in Religious Life
PODCAST: Fear and Faith in Religious Life

How do fear and faith shape religious life? In a new TRADITION...

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Renewal Not Retreat
Renewal Not Retreat

As America nears its 250th anniversary, rising antisemitism has shaken Jewish confidence....

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Semiquincentennial Strangers and Residents
Semiquincentennial Strangers and Residents

As the United States turns 250, American Orthodoxy must navigate the tension...

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Jewish Leadership for a Post-Trust Society
Jewish Leadership for a Post-Trust Society

America approaches its 250th anniversary in an age of declining trust. Today...

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