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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

How Far Can We Bend Tradition?

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
July 16, 2017

Categories: Halakhah, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Philosophy
RESPONSA

To report or not to report? There is no question!

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
July 16, 2017

Categories: Halakhah, Halakhah, Modern Judaism
RESPONSA

On the Use of an Electronic Lock on the Sabbath (English synopses)

by Rabbi David Novak
July 3, 2017

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

What is the Morality Underlying Halakhah?

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
June 22, 2017

Categories: Articles, Halakhah, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Philosophy
RESPONSA

The Sefira Restrictions

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
June 20, 2017

Categories: Halakhah, Halakhah, Holocaust, Modern Judaism
ARTICLE

Custom, Usage, and the Orthodox Social Mindset

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
June 20, 2017

Categories: Articles, Converts/Conversion, Denominations, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Philosophy, Torah/Talmud, Women's Forum
RESPONSA

Dividing Meals [Se’udah Hamfseket]

by Rabbi Richie Wolpoe
June 6, 2017

Categories: Articles, High Holidays, Holidays, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Tisha b'Av
5/17/15 UTJ “Conversion Crisis”Conference: Rabbi Novak: “Reviving the Ger Toshav” VIDEOS

5/17/15 UTJ “Conversion Crisis”Conference: Rabbi Novak: “Reviving the Ger Toshav”

by Rabbi David Novak
June 3, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism
The Halakhic Ramifications of Intermarriage – UTJ Shidduch Crisis & Intermarriage # 7/8 VIDEOS

The Halakhic Ramifications of Intermarriage – UTJ Shidduch Crisis & Intermarriage # 7/8

by Rabbi David Novak
June 3, 2017

Categories: Halakhah, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Relationships
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Categories: Modern Judaism, Relationships
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Choosing to be Chosen

by Rabbi Steven Saks
May 25, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Holidays, Passover
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Parashat Korach – Korach, Human Rights, and the Politics of Grievance

by Rabbi Gerald Sussman
May 24, 2017

Categories: Anti-Semitism

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