Rachael Gelfman
Women in Israeli Politics
The myth of equality and the reality of underrepresentation.
Judaism and Sociology
Jews today can look to sociology of religion in addressing some of the hard questions facing the Jewish world.
The Methodology of Brisk
Rabbi Hayim of Brisk revolutionized Talmud study--and his method remains dominant today.
Religious & Zionist
Religious Zionists believe that the Jewish return to Israel hastens the Messiah.
Jewish Attitudes Toward Eastern Religions
Most traditional authorities dismissed Hinduism as idolatry, but in recent years, some Jews have become more tolerant of certain Eastern religions and practices.
Havruta: Learning in Pairs
A modern emphasis on peer-guided text study--an approach with ancient roots--reflects new social realities in the world of traditional Jewish learning.