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The Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals offers a vision of Orthodox Judaism that is intellectually sound, spiritually compelling, and emotionally satisfying. Based on an unwavering commitment to the Torah tradition and to the Jewish people, it fosters an appreciation of legitimate diversity within Orthodoxy. Read more

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  1. The Search Committee--Novel by Rabbi Marc D. Angel

    Rabbi Marc D. Angel has just come out with a powerful new novel: The Search Committee. The novel tells a fascinating story, and in the process explores basic issues in modern-day Orthodox Jewish life.

  2. Of Woodchoppers, Respirators, and Flickering Flames: Halakhic Considerations in End-of-Life Situations

    With the tremendous advances in medical technology, halakhic and ethical issues arise relating to the treatment or non-treatment of patients who are terminally ill and who are sustained by means of machinery. In this article, Rabbi Aryeh Klapper explores the halakhic sources and provides his insights on how to cope with end-of-life questions.

  3. Retroactive Annulment of Giyyur (Conversion)?

    Can a halakhic conversion to Judaism ever be annulled? Dr. Zvi Zohar examines the sources--and the very nature of Jewish identity.

  4. Rabbinic Fellowship--A New Initiative for Orthodox Rabbis

    Our Institute has played a vital role in establishing a new initiative for Orthodox Rabbis, known as the Rabbinic Fellowship. This Fellowship brings together like-minded Orthodox rabbis who foster an intellectually vibrant, compassionate and inclusive Orthodoxy; and who are troubled by the growing extremism and authoritarianism within Orthodox Judaism.

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