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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.

Yitro (Jethro) Rejoiced (Exodus 18:9) VIDEOS

Yitro (Jethro) Rejoiced (Exodus 18:9)

by Rabbi Jeffrey (Yaakov) Siegel
April 30, 2018

Categories: Philosophy, Torah/Talmud
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The Dispute of 1538 and its Ongoing Repercussions

by Rabbi Jeffrey (Yaakov) Siegel
April 29, 2018

Categories: Israel, Modern Judaism, Philosophy
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
The term Halakhah and Its Implications for Jewish Life – Lieberman Yahrzeit Lecture VIDEOS

The term Halakhah and Its Implications for Jewish Life – Lieberman Yahrzeit Lecture

by Rabbi Wayne Allen
February 14, 2018

Categories: Halakhah, Philosophy, Torah/Talmud, UTJ Events
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Between Text and Culture: A Definition Of Mesorah

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by Rabbi Ronald Price and Rabbi David Weiss Halivni Z"L
February 12, 2018

Categories: Holocaust, Modern Judaism, Philosophy, Tefillah, Torah/Talmud
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Mesorah (Tradition) – JOFA Blogcast

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky
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by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
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by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
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What is a Legitimate Opinion, and What is at Stake in the Conversation

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
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Categories: Converts/Conversion, Denominations, Modern Judaism, Philosophy

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