Jewish Society

Is It Getting Easier To Count American Jews?

I’ve written in the past about the disconnect between the “official” counts of just how many Jews there are and a count based on halachic standards.

Nov 20 •

Halacha and War

A powerful video from an Israeli rosh yeshiva, Rabbi Tamir Granot, has recently attracted a lot of attention.

Nov 1 •

What's Really Behind Yeshivishe Hats?

I make no secret of my ambivalence towards black hats.

Jul 21 •

Understanding Violent Crime

A possible response to recent tragic killings

Jul 1 •

Smartphone Rejection and Bad Middos

What expanded smarphone bans might tell us about Jewish communities

Mar 19 •

Addressing Alienation in the Torah world

Why our communities' fringes may be wider than we think

Feb 11 •

Connecting Jewish Life (and shidduchim) to Real-World Data

How you can help improve the quality of some important demographic data

Jan 8 •

Resolving the Shidduch Age Gap Theory Debate

Excellent new data provides a clear and unambiguous conclusion

Dec 31, 2023 •

Do Mass Gatherings Actually Help?

Can we know whether there's enough value in stacking public protests to justify the investment?

Nov 16, 2023 •

Tried Getting Your Kids Into a Lakewood School Recently?

When unbalanced markets cause spiraling social problems

Nov 6, 2023 •

Which Jews Go to War: Torah and Derush

Does every derush have a reasonable explanation?

Oct 24, 2023 •

Diamond Engagement Rings and Successful Marriages

Does the modern practice actually reduce your chances of success?

Sep 26, 2023 •

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