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Modern Judaism

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 Times of Israel Blogs)

Jewish Unity and the “Jewish Nobel”: Thoughts on the Genesis Prize Controversy

by Doug Aronin
May 2, 2018

Categories: Modern Judaism, Politics
ARTICLE (Reprinted from UTJ Viewpoints Divrei Torah Section)

Ahare Mot-Kedoshim: The Natalie Portman Controversy

by Rabbi Steven Saks
May 1, 2018

Categories: Modern Judaism, Politics
ARTICLE

The Dispute of 1538 and its Ongoing Repercussions

by Rabbi Jeffrey (Yaakov) Siegel
April 29, 2018

Categories: Israel, Modern Judaism, Philosophy
ARTICLE (Reprinted from C-Span)

(Video) Rabbi Shlomo Segal Delivers Opening Prayer at US House of Representatives

by Rabbi Shlomo Segal
April 29, 2018

Categories: Articles, Modern Judaism, Tefillah
ARTICLE

An Open Letter Of A Modern Orthodox Rabbi To The Ou’s Ban On Orthodox Women Rabbis

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
April 25, 2018

Categories: Denominations, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Women's Forum
RESPONSA

The Music of Shelomo Carlebach: To Sing or not to sing?

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
April 20, 2018

Categories: Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Relationships, Tefillah, Torah/Talmud
ARTICLE (Reprinted from Times of Israel)

A time to celebrate: A pre-Yom Ha’atzmaut reflection

by Doug Aronin
April 18, 2018

Categories: Holidays, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Yom Ha'Atzmaut
ARTICLE

Morality in Government

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
April 12, 2018

Categories: Articles, Modern Judaism, Philosophy, Politics
ARTICLE

A Time to Talk and a Time to Balk – The Limits of Jewish Dialogue

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
April 8, 2018

Categories: Denominations, Halakhah, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Philosophy
ARTICLE (Reprinted from Times of Israel)

“Pour out Your wrath”: A Pre-Pesach Reflection

by Doug Aronin
March 28, 2018

Categories: Holidays, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Passover
ARTICLE

Seder Thoughts 2018

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
March 27, 2018

Categories: Halakhah, Holidays, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Passover
ARTICLE

How the Halakhic Community Should Respond to the Conservative Movement’s Move Toward Accepting Intermarriage?

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
March 27, 2018

Categories: Denominations, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Relationships

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