What is Modern Orthodox Judaism? The Modern Orthodox movement in Judaism, of which I had always considered myself a card-carrying member, can trace its roots back to 19th century Europe.

(RNS) — Orthodox Judaism, both in the United States and Israel, has typically espoused a right-wing political orientation and unconditional support for Israel. These Jews beg to differ.

In the 1950s, the future of American Orthodox Judaism looked so gloomy that the prominent sociologist Marshall Sklare predicted its imminent extinction. Sklare’s ominous forecast could not have ...

Judaism; Modern Orthodoxy’s Moral Failure. By. Ben Shapiro - 19 Kislev 5783 – December 12, 2022. 0. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...

Frieda Vizel left an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect in New York in a crisis of faith at 25. But instead of cutting ties, she ...

Modern Orthodox Jews, unlike many Hasidic and haredi Orthodox communities, are distinguished not only by their accommodations to the secular world but by their often enthusiastic Zionism.

In 2016, the progressive modern Orthodox Beit Hillel organization issued a policy paper urging Orthodox Jewish communities to accept their gay and lesbian members without prejudice.

Modern Orthodox queer teens’ feeling “of not having a place” can be quite literal, particularly for those teens that are non-binary or transgender, said Schafer, the teen from Teaneck.

Modern Orthodox Jews, who closely observe Jewish law but are more integrated in secular society, represented 595 respondents. The poll also found that: ...

Yeshiva University, the storied modern Orthodox Jewish university in New York, is in the midst of a legal battle over its refusal to recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an undergraduate club. While ...

(RNS) — Orthodox Judaism, both in the United States and Israel, has typically espoused a right-wing political orientation and unconditional support for Israel. These Jews beg to differ.