By Raphael Magarik
David Nirenberg traces the history of anti-Semitism from ancient Egypt through 20th-century Europe, encompassing literary criticism of ‘The Merchant of Venice.’
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By Raphael Magarik
It’s easy to see the physical differences between Moses Mendelssohn and the Vilna Gaon. But according to a new book, the Gaon was just as modern as Mendelssohn.
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By Raphael Magarik
What do we talk about when we talk about Jewish self-hatred? That’s the question Paul Reitter tackles in his new book, ‘On the Origins of Jewish Self-Hatred.’
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By Raphael Magarik
Rahel Berkovits is an Israeli feminist, a teacher of Jewish texts, and a founder of
Shira Hadasha, which bills itself as an “Orthodox Feminist Congregation in Jerusalem.” Her recent book,
“A Daughter’s Recitation of Mourner’s Kaddish,” delves into classical sources, and argues that under Jewish law women are permitted to recite Mourner’s Kaddish. She spoke recently with The Sisterhood about women’s issues in the Modern Orthodox and the Haredi communities, and giving women agency when it comes to saying kaddish.
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By Raphael Magarik
‘The Jesus Discovery’ is the latest entry into the ‘historical Jesus’ sweepstakes. It uses archeological evidence to paint a portrait of a much more ordinary savior.
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Why a Rabbi Should Not Marry Outside the Faith
As First Maharats Graduate, Orthodox Women Leap Forward
Barbra Streisand Visits Western Wall After Landing in Israel With Puppy
Montreal's First Jewish Mayor Michael Applebaum Hit With Corruption Charges
Tapping Into Growing Lure of Hidden Jewish Heritage
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