The text discusses the beginning of the tractate Kiddushin in the Talmud, which deals with the process of betrothal in Jewish marriage. It explains that betr...

In wrapping up the study of Tractate Gittin in the Talmud, readers confront the grounds for divorce under Jewish law. Disagreements among the sages revolve a...

The discussion on the Talmud's view of divorce conditions raises concerns about the inhumane treatment of women. The text explores scenarios where husbands i...

The Talmud, specifically in Tractate Gittin, discusses the intricacies of conditional divorces in Jewish law, focusing on documents, wording, and legal impli...

The discussion revolves around the concept of "tikkun olam," which traditionally meant implementing Jewish laws practically and fairly, then evolved into a m...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch is engaging in a daily Talmud study, focusing on the topic of divorce documents and the nature of writing. The rabbis explore que...

"Lincoln and the Jews" explores Abraham Lincoln's interactions with the Jewish community during the Civil War era. Despite most American Jews not having dire...

The debate over whether Torah scholars should be exempt from military service in Israel has a long history rooted in Talmudic texts. Today, some 50,000 yeshi...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch explores Tractate Ketubot in the Talmud, emphasizing marriage and contract law as a subset of civil law. The discussion delves in...

Henry Roth's literary journey is characterized by extreme highs and lows. After the success of his debut novel "Call It Sleep," he fell into obscurity for de...