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The 23rd Song
How a song composed in the midst of war embodies the endurance of Jewish faith.
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Rabbi Soloveichik’s Favorite Books from 2023
What were Rabbi Soloveichik's two favorite books from this past year?…
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The Jewish Story Is the American Story
As the words of George Washington so artfully expressed, there is a deep and lasting…
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Scalia’s Prophecy
A prescient speech by the late Supreme Court Justice should serve as a warning for…
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One Nation, One Family
A new book helps us understand why, in a moment of terrible trial, the genius…
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Psalms Have They, But They Know Not
How the Book of Psalms can be a source of hope when things look bleak.
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Simchat Torah and the Jewish Love of Life
Israel’s culture cherishes life, while Hamas and its allies worship death.
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The Palm Frond and the Sword
By comparing Roman swords and the palm frond, we can appreciate a remarkable aspect of…
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Tolkien’s Biblical Epic
The long-lasting popularity of The Lord of the Rings shows that in a secular age,…
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Not Everything Is Tisha B’Av
Comparing a democratic decision by a sovereign Jewish state to Tisha B'Av is to desecrate…