This text discusses the interpretation of a midrash in Midrash Tehillim where King David asks God to reward those who read and recite Psalms as if they studi...

Chaim N. Saiman's book explores the multifaceted nature of halakhah, Jewish law, arguing that it exists on a spectrum between a system of rules governing beh...

Freud's controversial work "Moses and Monotheism" presents a reinterpreted history where Moses, an Egyptian noble and monotheist, unites the Israelites and i...

Professor Avraham (Rami) Reiner examines Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's views on academic Talmud study in his recent essay, suggesting a shift in Lichtenstein's...

Lawrence Kaplan reflects on the enduring relevance of Moses Mendelssohn's work, "Jerusalem," by exploring Mendelssohn's discussion on the ceremonial law and ...

Lawrence J. Kaplan responds to criticism from Rabbi Aryeh Klapper regarding his translation of Rav Soloveitchik's "Ish ha-Halakhah," emphasizing the challeng...

In his response to Eli Putterman's essay, Lawrence Kaplan agrees that the story of R. Yohanan and Reish Laqish in the Talmudic narrative reflects a transform...

Chaim Saiman's essay explores the concept of a gadol, a revered Jewish leader, within Centrist Orthodox and Haredi communities, highlighting the centrality o...

Josef Stern provides a thoughtful response to Lawrence Kaplan's critique of his reading of Maimonides' "The Guide of the Perplexed," acknowledging that Maimo...

"Moshe Halbertal's intellectual biography 'Maimonides: Life and Thought' delves into the relevance of Maimonides in modern times, exploring his contributions...