Teen July 8, 2026

Meet The Maestro

Creating and playing music professionally are not simple things to do. They generally require years of practice and dedication to...

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Uncategorized July 8, 2026

Maharam of Padua: The Life and Works of Rabbi Meir Katzenellenbogen

Guest Post By Yaakov Feldman Rabbi Meir Katzenellenbogen was born in Prague in 1473 to a prestigious rabbinic family. His...

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Torah July 8, 2026

Part One: The Beit HaMikdash: What We’re Missing

Tishah B’Av is the saddest day of the year. It is when we mourn the destruction of the Beit HaMikdashand pray for...

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Advice July 8, 2026

Building Boundaries By Setting Limits

In last week’s article on the important topic of values and boundaries, I introduced the concept of conscience and the...

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Torah July 7, 2026

When Our Greatest Weakness Is Our Greatest Strength

Parashat Masei records the death of Aharon HaKohen on Hor HaHar, offering an opportunity to reflect on who he was—and what it cost him to be that...

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Torah July 7, 2026

Looking Forward At America 250: The Future of the American Jewish Community

Part I Much has been written about the future of the American Jewish community. Historians, scholars, demographers, and well-respected rabbinic...

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Torah July 7, 2026

The Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak Returns To The Five Towns

Excitement is already building as residents prepare for the annual visit of the Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak. Barely a...

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5TJT Podcast July 2, 2026

Between the Lines – Baila Sebrow – July 1, 2026

Larry and Esta are joined by contributing editor Baila Sebrow for a conversation about the state of dating in the...

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Torah July 1, 2026

Pinchas: Dos and Donkeys Of War

In parashat Pinchas, we discuss the preparations for the war against Midian. Although this week’s parashah does not go into detail about that war, the...

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Torah July 1, 2026

Becoming Torah

Are Torah-observant Jews different or do we just do different things? How personally transformative is our faith and practice?  Klal Yisrael was...

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From the Editor July 1, 2026

Violence Is Peace

The idea of climate change in our countries and cities is gone. In its place you’re required to now call...

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Heard In The Bagel Store July 1, 2026

Blueberry Yogurt

There were no yogurts on the store shelves for a few weeks because the machinery was being updated to meet...

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Inside Out July 1, 2026

Holy Zeal

“Pinchas the son of Elazar, the son of Aharon HaKohen, has turned back My wrath from upon the Children of Israel by...

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Torah July 1, 2026

Conviction In An Age Of Convenience

According to Merriam-Webster, a grifter is a person who swindles or cheats others through deception or fraud. The word comes...

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Home July 1, 2026

Yeshiva University Opens First New Dental School in NYC in More Than a Century

Founding Class Marks Landmark Opening with Three-Day Orientation and First Classes at State-of-the-Art Herald Square Campus Yeshiva University College of...

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Torah July 1, 2026

Rise Up!

Last Tuesday, the wedding of Miriam Shani and Ofek Dotan took place at the “Tzon Kedar” farm near Ma'ale Adumim....

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Advice June 30, 2026

Beware Of Commercial Breaks

I sometimes wonder if prescription drug companies and acupuncturists live in parallel universes. In one universe, a patient walks into...

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Advice June 30, 2026

Sound Waves and Summer Days: Your Guide to Protecting Your Hearing This Season

Summer is a symphony of distinct sounds. From the crashing of waves and the sizzle of a backyard barbecue to...

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