Jewish Action
Thinking Like a Jew: Reflections on Chanukah
1 Dec 2014
The reflections on Chanukah delve into the differences between Greek and Jewish modes of thinking, examining how the Greeks aimed to blur the distinction bet...
1 Dec 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #55: The Bulwark Against Injustice Edition
7 Nov 2014
In TanakhCast #55, the focus is on discussing 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, in a thoughtful and reflective manner. ...
7 Nov 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #53: The War is Hell Edition
15 Oct 2014
In TanakhCast #53: The War is Hell Edition, a podcast delves into the Tanakh, examining four chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, though it...
15 Oct 2014
Tablet
How Did Simchat Torah Get So Popular?
15 Oct 2014
Simchat Torah, a holiday celebrating the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle, has grown in popularity over the centuries despite not being mentioned...
15 Oct 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #50: The Siyum Special Edition!
3 Sep 2014
In this special edition of TanakhCast, the podcast explores the Tanakh over the course of several episodes, delving into four chapters at a time from Genesis...
3 Sep 2014
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TanakhCast: The Remembering and the Telling Episode!
29 Jul 2014
TanakhCast is a podcast that discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast explores and reflects on these cha...
29 Jul 2014
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TanakhCast: The Disposable Female Bodies Edition!
17 Jul 2014
"TanakhCast: The Disposable Female Bodies Edition!" is a podcast that delves into sections of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring and reflecting on four ch...
17 Jul 2014
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TanakhCast: The Redeem My Blood Edition!
3 Jul 2014
"TanakhCast: The Redeem My Blood Edition" is a bi-weekly podcast that delves into and discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicl...
3 Jul 2014
Tablet
Searching for Myself at Jerusalem’s Hippie Yeshiva
2 Jun 2014
The text describes the author's experience visiting the Diaspora Yeshiva in Jerusalem, known as the hippie yeshiva, during Shavuot. The yeshiva attracted ind...
2 Jun 2014
Forward
How Hammurabi Got Under the Skin of One Orthodox Talmudist
11 May 2014
In this personal essay, Ruchama King Feuerman recounts her crisis of faith upon discovering the similarities between the Torah's laws and the ancient Babylon...
11 May 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Andre the Giant’s Bedstead Edition!
8 May 2014
"TanakhCast: The Andre the Giants Bedstead Edition" is a podcast that delves into four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering content from Genesis ...
8 May 2014
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TanakhCast: The Paradox and Scale Edition!
14 Apr 2014
"TanakhCast: The Paradox and Scale Edition" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, exploring and discussing four chapters at a time from...
14 Apr 2014
Tablet
Was Noah a Vegetarian?
31 Mar 2014
The movie Noah, directed by Darren Aronofsky, portrays Noah and his family as vegetarians who view eating meat as a sin against God. Despite some critics cla...
31 Mar 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Bleep-Disturbing Question Edition
28 Mar 2014
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, exploring 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast invites listeners to refl...
28 Mar 2014
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TanakhCast: The Back to Shrek Edition!
12 Mar 2014
"TanakhCast: The Back to Shrek Edition!" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, exploring four chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two w...
12 Mar 2014
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TanakhCast: The Moshe Is Married to a Non-Jewish Black Woman Edition!
17 Feb 2014
The TanakhCast podcast examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The episode titled "The Moshe Is Married to...
17 Feb 2014
Tablet
How A Middle School Teacher Inspired ‘Noah’
14 Feb 2014
Darren Aronofsky's film "Noah" has faced challenges in gaining support from faith-based audiences due to the artistic liberties taken in its retelling of the...
14 Feb 2014
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast: The Mortgage Backed Securities Edition!
30 Dec 2013
"TanakhCast: The Mortgage Backed Securities Edition" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, exploring and discussing four chapters every two weeks from Ge...
30 Dec 2013
Tablet
Which Came First: Abraham and the Patriarchs or Moses and the Torah?
17 Dec 2013
Judaism's complexity arises from its dual founding: first with Abraham in Genesis as a familial covenant based on promises to his descendants, and then with ...
17 Dec 2013
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TanakhCast: The Uncle and Aunt Flow Edition!
25 Nov 2013
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles. Th...
25 Nov 2013
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TanakhCast: The Big Doughnuts and Fish Edition!
14 Nov 2013
"TanakhCast" is a podcast that explores the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, by discussing four chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast d...
14 Nov 2013
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TanakhCast: The Cooties Edition!
6 Nov 2013
"TanakhCast: The Cooties Edition" is a podcast that explores and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The pod...
6 Nov 2013
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TanakhCast: The Shocking and Disgusting Content Edition!
28 Oct 2013
"TanakhCast: The Shocking and Disgusting Content Edition!" is a bi-weekly podcast that delves into and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh, spanning from G...
28 Oct 2013
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TanakhCast: The Chicken and Milk Edition!
9 Oct 2013
"TanakhCast: The Chicken and Milk Edition" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, covering 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. Listen...
9 Oct 2013
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TanakhCast: The Moral Cowardice of the Prime Directive Edition!
30 Sep 2013
"TanakhCast: The Moral Cowardice of the Prime Directive Edition" is a podcast that examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, spanning from Genesis t...
30 Sep 2013
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TanakhCast: The Lousy Leader and Miserable Mentor Edition!
28 Jul 2013
"TanakhCast" is a podcast that examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, delving into the themes and narratives of the...
28 Jul 2013
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TanakhCast: The A-Little-Too-Sexy-for-a-Sibling-Sitcom Edition!
24 Jun 2013
"TanakhCast" is a podcast that examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering Genesis to 2 Chronicles, though completion may take time. The podc...
24 Jun 2013
Jewish Review of Books
The First Debate Over Religious Martyrdom
12 Jun 2013
The discussion delves into the biblical narrative of Nadav and Avihu, Aaron's sons who were consumed by divine fire for offering unauthorized sacrifices in t...
12 Jun 2013
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TanakhCast: The Unconscionably Contracted Hairier Than You Edition!
29 May 2013
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast explores and discusses ...
29 May 2013
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TanakhCast: The Sandy, Spock and Babs Pantheon Edition!
21 May 2013
"TanakhCast: The Sandy, Spock and Babs Pantheon Edition!" is a podcast that explores and reflects on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering Genes...
21 May 2013
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TanakhCast: The Laughter and the Fear Edition!
13 May 2013
"TanakhCast: The Laughter and the Fear Edition" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, covering 4 chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. T...
13 May 2013
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TanakhCast: The Time Traveling Deeply Flawed Heroes Edition!
6 May 2013
"TanakhCast" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh every two weeks, examining 4 chapters from Genesis to 2 Chronicles while discussing flawed heroes and t...
6 May 2013
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TanakhCast: The Rivalry and Pejoration Edition!
21 Apr 2013
"TanakhCast: The Rivalry and Pejoration Edition" is a podcast that discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering Genesis to 2 Chronicles. T...
21 Apr 2013
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TanakhCast: The Misremembered Misdemeanour Edition!
11 Apr 2013
TanakhCast is a podcast that explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) every two weeks, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, though the journey may ...
11 Apr 2013
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TanakhCast: The Introductory Notes Edition!
4 Apr 2013
TanakhCast discusses 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, moving from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring and reflecting on the texts. The process will c...
4 Apr 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Proverbs 8:22-31
27 Feb 2013
In Proverbs 8:22-31, wisdom is personified as being created by the Lord at the beginning of His works, present before the creation of the world, and playing ...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Action
Unmasking the Purim Pesach Connection
11 Feb 2013
The article discusses the unique relationship between Purim and Pesach, highlighting their proximity on the calendar despite being far apart linearly. It del...
11 Feb 2013
Tablet
A Baby’s Journey Back to Health
22 Jan 2013
In early 2011, the author's premature daughter Rena faced a life-threatening intestinal condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis. As Rena fought for her ...
22 Jan 2013
Tablet
A Convert’s Bible Stories: How a Christian Book Introduced Me to Ruth and David
23 May 2012
Before converting to Judaism, the author found resonance with Jewish texts through a Christian children's Bible. Despite a Lutheran upbringing, the Old Testa...
23 May 2012
Tablet
The Dating Game
29 Oct 2010
In this exploration of matchmaking in the Torah portion, the focus is on the story of Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac. The text highlights the ser...
29 Oct 2010
Tablet
On Shavuot, Finding Myself at Sinai. Again.
13 May 2010
The author shares their preference for Shavuot over Passover, particularly due to their affinity for mystical aspects of Judaism, influenced by the writings ...
13 May 2010
Tablet
Shavuot FAQ
12 May 2010
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah to the Israelites, marked by eating dairy products, staying up to study, and maintaining fe...
12 May 2010
Tablet
The Children Are the Future
23 Oct 2009
The article from Tablet Magazine delves into the theme of children in Jewish tradition, drawing parallels between the barren woman seeking fertility and the ...
23 Oct 2009
Tablet
Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah FAQ
9 Oct 2009
Shemini Atzeret, following Sukkot, marks the beginning of praying for rain, while Simchat Torah celebrates the conclusion and restarting of the Torah reading...
9 Oct 2009
Jewish Action
Going in Circles: The Double Identity of Sukkot
12 Oct 1998
Sukkot holds a unique place among Jewish holidays, embodying a double identity that reflects both repentance and growth. Rabbi Jeremy Kagan explores how Sukk...
12 Oct 1998
Jewish Action
Boxes with Rainbows
20 Jul 1991
During the thirtieth anniversary of the Gulf War, Toby Klein Greenwald reflects on the experiences of her family during the war, including the fears, uncerta...
20 Jul 1991