Author: Emanuel Feldman

Just over one hour ago, fully mindful of the negative reactions that my article has provoked, I approached an elderly neighbor of mine here in Jerusalem. This man is a survivor of Auschwitz who...

During this pre-Tisha B’Av week, my wife casually mentioned something to me about this period of national mourning. What she said struck me as having relevance for contemporary Jews, and I suggested she write...

Israel is these days experiencing a major crisis concerning its unilateral withdrawal from Gaza. Below are some impressionistic notes from the field. ORANGE The streets of Jerusalem are ablaze with the color orange –...

A funny thing happened on the way to writing this blog. During Pesach, two major funerals took place here in Israel. One was for Ezer Weizman, former president of Israel; the other, for Rav...

INTERCEPTED LETTER #2 DATE: Purim, 5765 TO: Members of SHICR (Society for Halakhic Innovation and Renewal) In our last memorandum, we shared with you the groundbeaking decisions of our innovative SHICR halakhic experts. You...

Dear Friend: We are writing to update you on the recent activities of the newly formed Society for Halakhic Creativity, Innovation, and Renewal. This umbrella organization – known by its acronym, SHICR – was...

…. Would the Lord the giftie give us to see ourselves as others see us…. -Robert Burns The resurgence of Orthodox Judaism – from down for the count to the most dynamic sector of...

We are hearing all kinds of lessons to be drawn from the catastrophe in Asia, such as: we need to cherish every minute of life; to strive for humility; to recognize the awesome power...