The article explores the concept of feeling seen in Jewish tradition, particularly in relation to the experiences of visiting the Temple in Jerusalem and the...

The article explores the concept of Chol Hamoed, the intermediate days of Jewish holidays, which are neither fully festive nor ordinary. It discusses how Cho...

The Tractate Megillah is an ode to letters, particularly the story of Megillat Esther, which began as an intimate letter. Esther mailed letters to the Jewish...

The article explores the concept of crisis management in Jewish tradition, specifically focusing on the teachings found in Tractate Taanit. In this tractate,...

The article discusses the significance of the Jewish calendar, particularly in the context of the Jewish concept of time. The Jewish calendar is a unique ama...

The Talmud discusses the concept of a "good day" in Tractate Beitzah, focusing on the distinctions between Yom Tov (Jewish festivals) and Shabbat. While Shab...

Sukkot is a holiday that is often misunderstood or ignored because it is difficult to explain. It was originally connected to the Temple in Jerusalem and was...

The text explores the idea that Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, is a form of time travel. The focus of Yom Kippur is not only fasting, but also the ...

The Talmudic tractate Shekalim is a love song to taxes and why they matter. It explains that every Jewish adult was required to contribute a half shekel to t...

The author explores the significance of Moses and the Exodus in Jewish holidays and rituals, and the lack of commemoration for the Patriarchs and Matriarchs....