Dr. Leon Wiener Dow, from the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, delves into the themes of his book "The Going: A Meditation on Jewish Law" in which he explores the interconnections between God, law, prayer, practice, and community within Jewish law from both an autobiographical and theological perspective.

In "My Halakha, Your Halakha: Between Jewish Law and Jewish Life," Dr. Leon Wiener Dow explores the intersections of God, law, prayer, practice, and community in Jewish law through his book "The Going: A Meditation on Jewish Law."

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the recommendations for indictments against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel for alleged bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, with his party standing by him while opposition leaders call for his resignation.

The Talmudic text explores the rabbis' views on interactions between Jews and non-Jews, painting a picture of suspicion and potential harm directed towards Jews by pagans.

The discussion on Jewish law involves a debate between the Tur and the Ran, two prominent 14th century Jewish scholars.

The discussion in Tractate Avoda Zara of the Talmud delves into the regulation of Jewish relationships with non-Jews, with a focus on how Jews should navigate interactions with gentiles.

Michael Broyde, a law professor and former rabbinical judge, explores the impact of alternative court systems like track two arbitration in the U.S. in his book "Sharia Tribunals, Rabbinical Courts and Christian Panels: Religious Arbitration in America and the West."

At the sixteenth World Congress of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem in 2013, a special session was dedicated to Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein in honor of his 80th birthday, reflecting on his profound influence on Talmudic study and academic endeavors.

In his article "She-Hehiyanu: An Endangered Blessing Species," Johnny Solomon discusses the challenges Orthodox Jews face in reciting the She-Hehiyanu blessing due to technological advancements affecting the availability of seasonal fruits, encounters with close friends, and purchasing new items.

In the Talmudic period (200-500 CE), Jews had ceased being tempted by idol worship, focusing instead on co-existing with pagan societies.

The Brachos Bee, conceptualized by Rabbi Dovid Price in 1971 and organized by Torah Umesorah, was a competitive event for Orthodox Jewish day schools in New York, inspired by the American spelling bee.

Literary critic Adam Kirsch is engaging with the Talmud through the Daf Yomi cycle, focusing on Tractate Avodah Zarah which discusses laws against idolatry.

Lawrence Kaplan reflects on the enduring relevance of Moses Mendelssohn's work, "Jerusalem," by exploring Mendelssohn's discussion on the ceremonial law and its role in preserving fundamental religious truths in Jewish communities.

The author passionately advocates for women's participation in in-depth Torah study within batei midrash, despite challenges and limitations in the traditional educational system.

In "Forest Dark" by Nicole Krauss, the novel delves into Jewish literary traditions by exploring themes of identity, biblical allegories, and a search for meaning.

The text describes a personal journey within a Jewish shtiebel, focusing on the author's interactions with Rabbi Moshe Halevi Steinberg.

Abraham Socher's examination of Aristotle's akrasia and Maimonides's teshuvah in a 2017 article led to a discussion on true repentance.

Abraham Socher's essay "Is Repentance Possible?" discusses the debate on morality between Aristotelian virtue ethics and the Judeo-Christian obedience to laws and commands, highlighting the different views on the cultivation of inner virtue.

The Winter 2018 edition of "Letters" touches on various topics.

The text delves into the significance of the Torah in Judaism, discussing its origins and relationship with physical objects like Torah scrolls.

The text explores a newly discovered poem by Yehuda Amichai and reflects on his unique poetic style that intertwines scientific and poetic perspectives.

Rabbi Prof. Eliezer Berkovits, a leading Jewish philosopher, addressed critical issues facing Orthodox Judaism in a changing world, advocating for creative solutions rooted in Torah values and halakhic thinking.

Prof. Hindy Najman from the University of Oxford aims to modernize the analysis of ancient Jewish scriptures by moving away from outdated Protestant and parochial approaches to Bible criticism.

In the 1570s, Italian Jewish Renaissance figure Azariah de Rossi translated and published The Letter of Aristeas, a second-century BCE work recounting the translation of the Torah into Greek by 72 Jewish sages for King Ptolemy II Philadelphus.

Rabbi Bezalel Naor explores the concept of a new Hasidism proposed by Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, often seen as a precursor to modern Neo-Hasidism.