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Lehrhaus Shammai Vs. Hillel: The Angel Is In The Details 4 Nov
Chaim Trachtman discusses the contrasting perspectives of Hillel and Shammai, two famed Talmudic sages, especially in their views on women in marriage and le...
4 Nov
Lehrhaus Is Reciting Tehillim and Avinu Malkeinu after October 7th Enough? 4 Mar
Many synagogues have adjusted their services after October 7th in response to the conflict in Israel by adding prayers like Avinu Malkeinu and select chapter...
4 Mar
Lehrhaus (IN)VISIBILITY: Is it good for Jews to be invisible? 20 Jun 2022
This article discusses the theme of invisibility in Jason Mott's novel, "Hell of a Book," and explores its metaphorical implications for Jews and Black peopl...
20 Jun 2022
Lehrhaus A Pediatric Akeidah 5 Nov 2020
In this article, the author explores the story of the Akeidah (the Binding of Isaac) from a new perspective. They discuss Aaron Koller's book, "Unbinding Isa...
5 Nov 2020
Lehrhaus Climate Change and Prayers for Rain and Dew 13 Apr 2020
Weather plays a significant role in our daily lives and prayers, with rain being a key focus during the fall and dew in the spring according to Jewish liturg...
13 Apr 2020
Lehrhaus Rabbinic Moral Psychology 31 Oct 2019
The essay explores Rabbinic moral psychology, focusing on the interplay between reason and passion in shaping moral behavior. It discusses the debate on whet...
31 Oct 2019
Lehrhaus The “Essentials” of Orthodox Judaism 25 Jun 2018
Rabbi Benny Lau and Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein engaged in a debate regarding physical disabilities and the priestly service in the Third Temple. Rabbi Lau sug...
25 Jun 2018
Lehrhaus Racism Redux 5 Dec 2017
The author discusses the issue of racism within religious texts and communities, highlighting that while some scholars argue that Rabbinic Judaism is not inh...
5 Dec 2017
Lehrhaus Racism and Religious Particularism: A Corrective Antidote 13 Nov 2017
The essay delves into the issue of racism within Judaism, exploring how religious particularism can contribute to prejudicial attitudes and xenophobia. It di...
13 Nov 2017
Lehrhaus Know it All: Of Jewish Philosophers and Doctors 29 Jun 2017
The text discusses the intersection of medicine and philosophy through the perspectives of Jewish philosophers Maimonides and Spinoza. Both thinkers emphasiz...
29 Jun 2017