A different kind of Tzedakah: Organ donation in Jewish law
Zev Farber discusses his latest book “Halakhic Realities: Collected Essays on Brain Death,” showcasing a textbook example of how Jewish law had to adapt to modern realities.
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Killer-Hero-Scapegoat?
The public reaction to Elor Azaria’s trial and verdict revealed the sharp split of Israeli society into deeply divided political and social camps.
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Promised Podcast extra: Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick
Allison Kaplan Sommer sits down for a conversation with decorated journalist Dahlia Lithwick about Trumpism, American Jewry’s relationship to Israel, and Axe body spray.
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United in opposition? Lessons for American progressives from the Israeli left
As Donald Trump’s inauguration day looms, can American progressives learn anything from Israel’s fledgling left?
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From China to Jerusalem: Friction over the world’s “emerging Jews”
The Kaifeng Jews are one of the many “emerging Jewish communities” around the world. WeiWei, like others in her situation, is not considered legally Jewish but was brought here by Shavei Israel. Why do some find her story problematic?
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The 11th lost tribe: Tales of Jewish Sudan
Historian Daisy Abboudi recounts the little known history of a small and short-lived Jewish community in Sudan.
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Social Change? There’s an App for that Now
A Jerusalem based NGO called “15 Minutes” just completed a successful Kickstarter Campaign that raised more than the 80,000 NIS to fund further development and upkeep of an app that helps people influence their public transportation.
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If he wasn’t good, he wouldn’t be rich, right?
None of Israel’s past political leaders have come from the private sector. This past week, Israeli political junkies were thrown into a tizzy when business mogul Avi Gabai announced that he had joined the Labor Party.
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Hasidism 2.0: Breslav and the secret of its newfound appeal
Rabbi Professor Art Green discusses the Hasidic sect that in the space of just several decades has become a major draw for many Jews around the world.
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TEDs
A new online video lecture series, called Talk17, features 18-minute talks from Israeli settlers and their supporters and even a few Palestinians about issues regarding the West Bank.
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