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His blog Hirhurim, now the online periodical Torah Musings, explores timely issues of faith and meaning in the contemporary world based on classical Jewish texts - including the sacred place of tradition in a world dominated by innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticles of Faith marks the twentieth anniversary of Hirhurim-Torah Musings, with a history of the website and in-depth analyses of controversial topics of Jewish belief, bringing traditional texts and commentaries to bear on the most contentious religious issues of the day. Rabbi Student has been guided by the principle that even in an era where knowledge is democratized, we should still revere timeless truths and value traditional perspectives. He tackles issues like the binding nature of the thirteen principles of belief, faith in an age of doubt, the authority of the local rabbi in an age of instant answers, artificial intelligence in halachic decision-making, the response to the challenges of biblical criticism, and the role of Zionism in the Orthodox worldview. 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Across both volumes, Rabbi Student demonstrates how Torah, Talmud, and halakhah speak powerfully to the questions of modern Jewish life, balancing fidelity to tradition with engagement in contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Volume 1 – Jewish Life, Rabbi Student applies classical Jewish sources to the challenges and opportunities of daily living in the twenty-first century. Topics range from Shabbat and kashrut to prayer, family, and technology, showing how the depth of Talmudic commentary and halakhic debate continues to guide Jewish practice. With clarity and accessibility, he addresses ethics, community, and the meaning of Torah in an age of constant change. In Volume 2 – Jewish Leadership, the focus turns to the complexities of authority and community. Rabbi Student examines rabbinic leadership, ordination, and accountability, exploring what it means to be a leader in modern Judaism. 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