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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.

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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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Jewish Singles Are People, Too

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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What is a Legitimate Opinion, and What is at Stake in the Conversation

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
May 19, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Denominations, Modern Judaism, Philosophy
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A Prolegomenon to a Modern Orthodox Theory of Jewish Law

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
May 19, 2017

Categories: Denominations, Halakhah, Modern Judaism

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