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Society and Self: On the Writings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik

by JA Mag | June 12, 2012 in New Books from OU Press

Professor Gerald Blidstein, professor emeritus at Ben-Gurion University and winner of the Israel Prize in Jewish thought, Read more

The Limit of Intellectual Freedom: The Letters of Rav Kook

by Gil Student | June 12, 2012 in Reviews in Brief

Few questions represent the challenge modernity poses to religion greater than that of intellectual freedom. Read more

Abuse in the Jewish Community: Religious and Communal Factors that Undermine the Apprehension of Offenders and the Treatment of Victims

by Gil Student | June 12, 2012 in Reviews in Brief

The past few years have seen a dizzying amount of revelations and publications about abuse in the Orthodox community. Read more

Varieties of Jewish Experience

by Gil Student | June 12, 2012 in Reviews in Brief

When Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein speaks, people listen. In this latest collection of his articles, he addresses many of the issues that rose to the fore over the past two decades and remain relevant… Read more

The Elephant in the Room: Torah, Wisdom & Inspiration for Life

by JA Mag | May 28, 2012 in Reviews

The Elephant in the Room: Torah, Wisdom & Inspiration for Life By Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman Mosaica Press, Inc., 2012 185 pages Reviewed by Yael Wedeck I’m finding it harder to be inspired in my… Read more

The Best Is Yet to Be: Women Share Their Midlife Challenges and Triumphs

by Sarah Shapiro | May 9, 2012 in Reviews

The Best Is Yet to Be: Women Share Their Midlife Challenges and Triumphs Edited By Miriam Lieberman Targum Press Brooklyn, 2011 447 pages Reviewed by Sarah Shapiro It has often been said that people… Read more

We’re Missing the Point/Between the Lines of the Bible: Exodus

by JA Mag | February 15, 2012 in New Books from OU Press

We’re Missing the Point: What’s Wrong with the Orthodox Jewish Community and How to Fix It By Gidon Rothstein OU Press Between the Lines of the Bible: Exodus A Study From the New School of Orthodox… Read more

Majesty and Mystery: A Commentary on Megillat Esther and The Ma’ariv Evening Service for Purim

by JA Mag | February 10, 2012 in New Books from OU Press

Rabbi Norman Lamm, one of the most articulate leaders of the Orthodox rabbinate, is legendary for his eloquent, finely-crafted derashot. Each of his sermons is a gem, and taken together are a… Read more

Morality for Muggles: Ethics in the Bible and the World of Harry Potter

by JA Mag | February 5, 2012 in Reviews

Morality for Muggles: Ethics in the Bible and the World of Harry Potter By Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg Ktav Publishing House New Jersey, 2011 128 pages Reviewed by Jack Abramowitz A number of years ago,… Read more

Torah Tapestries

by JA Mag | December 7, 2011 in Reviews

By Shira Smiles Feldheim Publishers Jerusalem, 2010 224 pages Reviewed by Holly Pavlov Shira Smiles is a well-known name in Jewish education, and has been one for many years. Torah Tapestries, her… Read more

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