The struggle to blend Orthodoxy and modernity
Torah and Western Thought: Intellectual Portraits of Orthodoxy and Modernity is a collection of intellectual biographies of 20th-century Orthodox Jewish leaders
Orthodox rabbis take stand against assisted dying
Orthodox rabbis from across the country are calling for an end to physician-assisted suicide
Orthodox rabbinical group publish ‘historic’ document welcoming gay Jews
Beit Hillel has published what it says is the first Jewish legal document of its kind calling for a more welcoming approach to homosexual Jews
A timid hero
Looking at the decisions and achievements of Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo
New head of Mizrachi Canada focuses on youth
Rabbi Elan Mazer said he is now committed to helping Mizrachi Canada join the international effort to change the organization’s focus
Orthodox Jews train mind, body and spirit with Frum Karate
“We try and focus on physical exercise and relaxation, and we use martial arts as a vehicle to connect to God,” says founder Mordechai Genut. “And we remove anything that’s contradictory to the Torah.”
Tolerating differences among Jews
Rabbis must address the denigration of other forms of Judaism and speak up against intra-Jewish disparagement whenever they hear it
Toronto rabbinic council urges power of attorney on health care
Vaad Harabonim of Toronto urging members of the community to obtain and sign a power of attorney for personal care and statutory declaration
Montreal rabbi promotes prenup to address agunot
Modern Orthodox rabbi introduces a prenup agreement that he believes is halachically compliant, meets Canadian legal standards, and will substantially reduce the problem of agunot
Chassidic funk band targets anyone with an open heart
Members of the funk band Zusha are on a mission to transcend labels
