
Orthodox Conundrum
The Orthodox Conundrum is a forum in which we look honestly at the Orthodox Jewish community, identifying what works well and what does not, so that, through an honest accounting, we can find solutions that will be successful. We will examine some of the major issues that affect the Orthodox world, without exaggeration, whitewashing, or pretending that they don't exist. Our hope is that the Orthodox Conundrum will spark wider discussion that will enable Orthodox Judaism to continue moving forwa...
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Episodes (325)
Neo-Chassidut and Experiencing G-d: A Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier...
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Does Belief in Torah Judaism Require a Leap of Faith? (128)
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Rediscovering Passionate Judaism - for Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews - with Rab...
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18 Years and Still Waiting for a Get... and Doing Something About it: Lonna Ralb...
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Preventing Sexual Abuse in Schools, and Addressing Accusations Properly and Effe...
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More Issues in Jewish Education - with Out-Of-The-Box Solutions (124)
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The Kinot of Tisha B'Av: Explanations and Commentary (Bonus Episode Rerelease)
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Women At The Wall. Not Of. Not For. Just At. (123)
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Ending the Stigma Surrounding Anorexia: A Conversation with Judy Krasna (122)
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Egalitarian Prayer at the Kotel: How Should Orthodox Jews Respond? (121)
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Reimagining the Shul for the 21st Century: Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt and the Al...
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Abortion Not in the Abstract: Orthodox Women Share Their Stories (119)
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The Crisis of Orthodox Teacher Retention: A Panel Discussion (118)
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The Most Respected Man in Shul (Whom Everyone Disrespects): Challenges of a Rabb...
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Religious Zionism, the Temple Mount, and Racism: Talking with Yossi Klein Halevi...
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Leah Forster: Loving and Defending the Community That Rejects Her (115)
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"Concern, But Not Worry": Advocating for Israel in 2022 with Rabbi Uri Pilichows...
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Modern Orthodoxy's Challenge: Taking G-d Seriously & Fighting Spiritual Anemia (...
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Meron is Hopefully Safe... And We Should All Boycott the Celebrations There (112...
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Yoatzot Halacha and Women's Roles in Learning and Leadership (111)
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Abortion in Jewish Law, and Roe v. Wade in Jewish Public Discourse (110)
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Jewish Women as Knowledge Holders, and Commodification of Gedolim: Dr. Hannah Le...
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Why I'm Not Recording an Episode This Week (108)
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Did the Exodus from Egypt Happen as the Torah Describes? With Rabbi Dr. Joshua...
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Child Safety 2.0: New Approaches to Preventing Abuse with Rav Yakov Horowitz (10...
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It's Out There, and the Stigma Must End: Confronting Substance Use in the Orthod...
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Problematic Behaviors in Yeshiva High Schools: Binge Drinking, Gambling, and Mor...
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The Meaning of Amalek in 2022 with Rabbi Aryeh Klapper (Bonus Episode)
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Wholesale Vs. Retail Halacha: Understanding the Rav Eliezer Melamed Controversy...
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The Consequences of Not Properly Teaching About Jewish Intimacy and Sex (102)
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How Should Torah Jews Respond to War in Ukraine? With Rabbis Yonah Bookstein & J...
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Teaching a Jewish Sexual Ethic in High School: A Panel Discussion (100)
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The Orthodox Community's Obsession with Materialism: A Conversation with Rabbi J...
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The Fissures in Jewish Society: Is Bridging Them a Lost Cause? (98)
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The Yeshiva University Rape Scandal (97)
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Daas Torah, Orthodox Culture, and Jewish History: A Conversation with Professor...
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The Tragic Consequences of Daat Torah Done Wrong (95)
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Understanding Chareidi Media: Do They Believe the Stories They Publish? (94)
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The Crisis of Orthodox Leadership Reaches a Boiling Point, with Rabbi Yosef Blau...
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Answering New Questions About the Chaim Walder Situation with Shana Aaronson (92...
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Fake Jewish Charities, and Real (but Really Corrupt) Charities with Avital Chizh...
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The Christian Missionary Threat to Orthodox - Yes, Orthodox - Jews (90)
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The Orthodox Parties' Proposed "War" in Defense of the Religious Status Quo (89)
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Shattering the Idols of Cowardice: A Message for Chanukah
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Domestic Violence is an Orthodox Problem: A Conversation with Rachel Stomel (88)
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The Chaim Walder Case, and Protecting Our Children from Abuse: A Talk with Shana...
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Coachella and Matan Torah: The Future of Outreach with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Pa...
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Kiruv vs. Outreach: The Future of Outreach with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Part 1 (8...
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"A Witch, Daughter of a Mamzer": Yael Braun, the Only To'enet in the United Stat...
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"A Complete State of Chaos": Grieving the Loss of a Child with Rabbi Shalom Hamm...
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