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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are that of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the Union for Traditional Judaism, unless otherwise indicated.

ARTICLE (Reprinted from Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals)

The Abortion Rhetoric Within Orthodox Judaism: Consensus, Conviction, Covenant

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
August 5, 2020

Categories: Abortion, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Women's Forum
ARTICLE

The JPLF Responds to NCJW’s Case For Abortion Rights

by Rabbi David Novak
August 4, 2020

Categories: Abortion, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Politics, Women's Forum
DIVREI TORAH

Devarim – De-Escalation In the Torah: Where?

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky
July 24, 2020

Categories: Modern Judaism, Politics
ARTICLE

The Jps Torah Commentary: Deuteronomy – A Review Essay

by Rabbi Robert Pilavin
July 22, 2020

Categories: Articles, Modern Judaism, Torah/Talmud
RESPONSA

Relying on a Problematic ‘Eruv

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
July 21, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah, Shabbat
ARTICLE

For Coronavirus Shortened Minyanim, Daven Through Yishtabach At Home

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky
June 24, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah
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Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah
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by Rabbi David Novak and Rabbi Marianne Novak
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To Protect Life During a Plague, Build Yourself a Fence

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky and Mitch Morrison
May 11, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah
RESPONSA

Would Halakhah Require Airlines Provide Refunds for Flights Cancelled Due to COVID-19?

by Rabbi David Novak
May 10, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah
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Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Shabbat

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