Jewish Law

0 Jewish Law History

Zev Eleff in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ginsburg, a prominent 18th-century scholar known as Shaagat Aryeh, gained a reputation for his fearless criticism of earlier rabbinic authorities, likening their arguments to melons or accusing them of lacking understanding.

0 Literature Jewish Law

King James: The Harold Bloom Version

Hillel Halkin in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Harold Bloom, a renowned literary critic, delves into the complexities of writing and influence, particularly through the lens of strong misreading in his work.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

At the Threshold of Forgiveness: A Study of Law and Narrative in the Talmud

Moshe Halbertal in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In a study of law and narrative in the Talmud, the text highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness from those one has wronged, stating that Yom Kippur atones only for sins against God, not for interpersonal sins, until the wronged party is appeased.

0 Holocaust Jewish Law

Brother Daniel, Sister Ulitskaya

Nadia Kalman in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"Daniels Stein, Interpreter" by Ludmila Ulitskaya is a novel based on the life of Daniel Rufeisen, a Jewish man who converted to Catholicism and founded a Jewish Christian church.

0 History Jewish Law

Loaves in the Ark

Matt Goldish in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In 16th-century Safed, Rabbi Moses Hagiz recounts a tale of a Portuguese converso who, influenced by his Christian background, bakes loaves of bread as an offering to God in a mystical twist on the Eucharist.

0 Education Jewish Law

Grading Parents

Abby W. Schachter in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In "The Blessings of a B Minus," psychologist Wendy Mogel advises parents to delay conversations about college with their teens until 11th grade and focus on building trust in God (bitachon) and self-reliance instead of solely on academic achievements.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Biblical Start-Ups

Beth Kissileff in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Meir Shalev's book "Beginnings" delves into the Hebrew Bible with the aim of encouraging readers to rediscover the original text and make fresh personal discoveries.

0 History Jewish Law

That in Aleppo Once

Marc B. Shapiro in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In "That in Aleppo Once," the authors Hayim Tawil and Bernard Schneider discuss the historical journey of the Aleppo Codex, a significant annotated copy of the Hebrew Bible created by Aharon ben Asher and Shlomo ben Buyaa in the 10th century.

0 Jewish Law Politics

The Language of Tradition

Israel Belfer in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

In "A Language for The Faithful: Reflections on Tradition" by Meir Buzaglo, the author challenges the prevailing views on moderate traditional Judaism in Israel, emphasizing its spiritual and intellectual integrity.

0 Jewish Law Art

Temporary Measures: Sukkah City

Shari Saiman in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"Sukkah City" was a unique architectural competition initiated by Joshua Foer and Roger Bennett to challenge designers to create innovative sukkot, temporary structures central to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

0 History Jewish Law

The Bible Scholar Who Didn’t Know Hebrew

Anthony Grafton in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Elias Bickerman, a renowned Jewish historian of the ancient world who worked closely with Jewish studies masters, notably refused to learn Hebrew despite his international acclaim as one of the greatest historians of the Jews.

0 History Jewish Law

Rashi and the Crusader: A Legend

Gedaliah ibn Yahya in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The text discusses a legend involving Rashi (Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac of Troyes) and Godfrey of Bouillon, a leader of the First Crusade.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Old-New Sabbath

Martin Kavka in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Judith Shulevitz discusses the concept of a modern version of the Sabbath in her book "The Sabbath World," exploring the idea of ritualized behavior to pause the chaos of daily life, even if not tied to religious beliefs.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

God and Idolatry

Menachem Kellner in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"Saving God" explores themes of idolatry and human fallenness from both Jewish and Christian perspectives.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Discrimination and Identity in London: The Jewish Free School Case

J. H. H. Weiler in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The Jewish Free School (JFS) case in London revolved around a boy, M, whose Jewishness was questioned due to his mother's non-Orthodox conversion.

0 Prayer Jewish Law

Endless Devotion

Hillel Halkin in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The Koren Siddur, a new Hebrew-English prayer book by Koren Publishers edited by Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks, competes with the ArtScroll Siddur and offers comprehensive liturgical content.

0 Jewish Law Literature

Lost in Translation

Azzan Yadin-Israel in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Michael Carasik has produced The Commentators' Bible series, focusing on Exodus and Leviticus, an ambitious project attempting to replicate the centuries-old experience of reading Mikraot Gedolot in English.

0 Jewish Law Antisemitism

The Child Was Circumcised

Robin Judd in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Nov 2012

The text discusses the historical and contemporary debates surrounding ritual circumcision, focusing on a recent legal case in Germany that led to a temporary ban on non-medical circumcisions.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Why Is It So Hard to Change? The Six Obstacles to Teshuvah

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski in Jewish Action · 19 Sep 2012

The text discusses the psychological obstacles to teshuvah (repentance) faced by individuals who may believe they have no need for repentance due to their observance of mitzvot.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Judaism’s Central Sacrifice

David P. Goldman in Tablet · 29 Aug 2012

Yoram Hazony explores the relationship between natural law and Jewish scripture in his book "The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture," suggesting that the Hebrew Scriptures can be interpreted both religiously and secularly as guides to personal virtue and national strength.

0 Jewish Law Education

Massive Crowd Gathers for Talmud Celebration

Forward · 2 Aug 2012

The largest-ever Siyum HaShas celebration gathered 90,000 people at MetLife Stadium to mark the completion of the 7-and-1/2-year Talmud learning cycle, known as Daf Yomi.

0 Jewish Law History

IF I FORGET THEE, O JERUSALEM

Adina Hershberg in Jewish Action · 8 Jul 2012

After the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, Jewish Sages established customs to remember Jerusalem and the Temple to ensure that joy would be incomplete without their presence.

0 Music Jewish Law

Prepping for Shabbat at the Kotel

Bari Weiss in Tablet · 15 Jun 2012

Akiva Gottlieb is preparing for Shabbat services at the Kotel, with childhood dreams inspired by Mordechai Ben David's music.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Mourning My Mother, Finally

C. A. Blomquist in Tablet · 8 May 2012

The author recalls the tragic suicide of their mother on Mother's Day in 1972, and the subsequent emotional journey of avoidance and self-reliance that followed, causing them to suppress their grief for decades.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Tights Squeeze

Avital Chizhik in Tablet · 14 Mar 2012

The text explores the complexities of Orthodox Jewish culture, particularly focusing on the pressures and expectations surrounding modesty.

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