Torah

In a podcast recorded at the TORCH Centre in Houston, TX, the discussion delves into the fallacies of critics who question the authorship of the Torah.
The text explores two contrasting paradigms of repentance seen through anecdotes in the Talmud.
The new books from OU Press include "The Mesorat HaRav Birkon" edited by Rabbi David Hellman, offering insights into Jewish liturgy and the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik; "Person in the Parasha" by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, examining the human elements in the Torah portion and drawing on personal experiences; and "Coming Closer: Understanding and Experiencing Tefillah" by Rabbi Yisrael Shlomo Goldfinger, which provides a fresh perspective on prayer, exploring the relationship between man and God through an analysis of tefillah sequences and patterns.
In TanakhCast #87, the host explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles.
In TanakhCast #86, the podcast explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles.
TanakhCast #85, titled "The Small Move Edition," is part of a series where every two weeks, the podcast delves into and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh, beginning from Genesis and progressing to 2 Chronicles, a journey that is expected to take some time to complete.
In TanakhCast episode #83, the podcast delves into the tales and legends of the Jewish folk edition of the Tanakh, examining and discussing 4 chapters from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks.
In this insightful interpretation of the Torah portion, the narrative of the Israelites demanding meat in the desert and Moses appointing elders to assist him is used to discuss the nature of leadership.
Rabbi Ari Kahn's "Echoes of Eden: Sefer Devarim Echoes of Sinai" delves into the final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, highlighting Moshes' farewell address and reinterpretation of earlier Torah sections, presenting fresh insights and interpretations.
In TanakhCast episode #81, the focus is on speaking truth to power.
In episode #79 of TanakhCast titled "The Little Finger Edition," the podcast delves into exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles.
In TanakhCast #78, the discussion revolves around the acknowledgment that men did have sexual relationships with women, as discussed in the Tanakh.
Growing up in a Modern Orthodox Jewish household in Monsey, New York, Aviya Kushner was immersed in the study of Biblical Hebrew and ancient languages due to her mother's passion for Bible scholarship.
In Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg's book "Bewilderments: Reflections on the Book of Numbers," she delves into the often overlooked and laborious biblical text to uncover profound psychological insights.
The article discusses the significance of lentils in the Bible, focusing on the story of Jacob and Esau.
TanakhCast #73 explores the Nakam Edition, delving into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
The discussion revolves around the concept of "tikkun olam," which traditionally meant implementing Jewish laws practically and fairly, then evolved into a mystical process of rectifying a broken world, eventually taking on a social justice and political dimension in the last half-century.
In TanakhCast #71, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring various themes and narratives throughout the biblical text from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
In TanakhCast #69, the focus is on exploring the Tanakh, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, in a thoughtful and reflective manner.
In episode 67 of TanakhCast, the focus is on a discussion of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, emphasizing patience in the process.
The narrator reflects on her former religious practices and beliefs as she navigates a parking lot in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Israel.
The discussion delves into the significance and interpretations of the Song of Songs in Jewish tradition.
The article discusses the presence of a "fifth question" at Passover Seder - "When do we eat?" and presents a historical and halakhic comparison regarding the timing of the meal and traditions around it.
In TanakhCast #65: The All Apologies Edition, the podcast explores the Tanakh by delving into four chapters every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding in 2 Chronicles.
Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's legacy is multifaceted and subject to interpretation, with different individuals seeing him in various ways.

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