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Lehrhaus Cantillation: Some Observations – Part 2 17 Feb 2020
Cantillation plays a significant role in understanding biblical text, with complex rules governing the reading of verses through various levels of separators...
17 Feb 2020
Lehrhaus Cantillation: Some Observations – Part 1 19 Sep 2019
In the article "Cantillation: Some Observations Part 1" by William Gewirtz, the author discusses the importance of trop - the traditional chanting of the Heb...
19 Sep 2019
Lehrhaus When Satmar Censored the Hatam Sofer 28 Mar 2019
In the post-World War II period, Satmar Hasidim published the teachings of the Hatam Sofer with critical lines about the bein ha-shemashot period censored. T...
28 Mar 2019
Lehrhaus Is a Dateline a Logical Necessity? The Halakhic View Less Often Quoted 26 Nov 2018
The essay explores the concept of a halakhic dateline in Jewish law, questioning its necessity and discussing various historical and modern perspectives on i...
26 Nov 2018
Lehrhaus The Jewish Calendar: A Scientific Perspective 30 Jul 2018
The Jewish calendar, established with scientific knowledge, employs the Metonic cycle to synchronize lunar and solar years, ensuring Passover aligns with spr...
30 Jul 2018