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The Torah portion focusing on Rachel and Leah's rivalry and their roles in building the House of Israel is explored in relation to the biblical narratives of...

The text discusses the relationship between Yaakov and Lavan as depicted in Parashat Vayeitzei. Traditionally, Lavan is viewed negatively in midrashic interp...

In TanakhCast #144: The Walls of Nineveh Edition, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis through 2 Chronicle...

The article explores how Hasidic masters interpret Torah narratives as a process of refining human-divine character traits, known as tikkun ha-middot. Focusi...

The text explores a different perspective on the story of the binding of Isaac (Akeidat Yitzchak), focusing on Avraham's loyalty to God as tested through his...

In TanakhCast #141, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chroni...

The author reflects on her childhood experiences during Simchat Torah, where she felt a connection to God, perceiving His presence as she looked into the aro...

The article discusses King David's sins and confession, focusing on the redemptive power of confession in Jewish tradition. It highlights the gravity of Davi...

Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, in a sermon from 1930, presented a parable about a wise king's attempts to share his wisdom with his subjects through his son...

In TanakhCast #139: The Not-Chosen Edition, the podcast explores and reflects on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning from Genesis to 2 Chroni...

The Jewish Area by Elena Flerova explores the profound influence of Jewish mothers on renowned Jewish leaders. The text presents anecdotes and reflections fr...

TanakhCast #138 is part of a series where the Tanakh is explored, covering 4 chapters every two weeks starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. This episode foc...

As the fall holiday season approaches, the Jewish Review of Books reflects on past issues and web articles, selecting 10 favorites that correspond with the t...

The article explores the biblical roots of the Jewish tradition of repentance during the month of Elul. While the popular belief links this time to Moses' as...

In TanakhCast #137: The Three No, Four Yes Edition, the discussion revolves around examining and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, s...

Drawing a parallel between Paul Manafort's legal troubles and the biblical story of Joseph, the article examines how prosecutors have focused on Manafort's l...

Rabbi Shai Held's two-volume work, "The Heart of Torah," comprises essays on Torah portions, exploring open-ended biblical narratives and themes like God's l...

The text explores the peculiar reward promised in the fifth commandment, which declares that honoring parents will result in a long life on the earth that Go...

The text delves into the meaning and significance of the Aseret ha-Dibrot, or Ten Commandments, highlighting their unique nature as divine utterances reveale...

In Tractate Zevachim of the Talmud, the discussion revolves around what to do when a Temple offering becomes disqualified and ascends the altar by mistake. T...

In episode 135 of TanakhCast, the discussion focuses on the power of words found in the Tanakh. Through a bi-weekly exploration of four chapters from Genesis...

The article explores the story of Pinhas from a Torah perspective, emphasizing the theme of using violent force for a positive outcome. Pinhas, a priest, act...

In the Talmudic discussion of bird sacrifices in Tractate Zevachim, the focus shifts from large animal offerings to the detailed procedures of bird offerings...

Rabbi Shai Held's two-volume collection "The Heart of Torah, Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion" delves into the importance of the Torah reading cycle and th...

Rabbi Hillel Goldberg's "Countdown to Shabbos" explores the deep connection between Shabbos and the rest of the week, encouraging readers to integrate the sp...

The subject of Tractate Zevachim discusses the ritual protocol for animal sacrifice in the Temple, detailing where sacrifices are performed, how blood is spr...

In TanakhCast episode #133, the host explores and reflects on different sections of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 ...

The discussion revolves around the impact of digital tools on Jewish learning, particularly in Torah study. Rabbi Hayyim of Volozhin believed that with print...

TanakhCast #131 discusses the Tanakh in a podcast format, exploring 4 chapters every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The episode is likened to the c...

The final Torah portions of Leviticus, Behar and Behukkotai, extend the concept of sanctity from the Tabernacle to include time and place, introducing the Sa...

The twentieth of Iyar holds significance in Jewish history as it marks the Israelites' journey towards the Land of Canaan after leaving Sinai. This date is l...

The article discusses the transition in the Daf Yomi cycle from the civil and criminal laws in Seder Nezikin to the rituals and sacrifices in Seder Kodashim ...

In TanakhCast #129, the focus is on exploring and discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast ...

The article explores the evolving landscape of Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) study, highlighting the renewed emphasis on religious value in interpreting biblical tex...

TanakhCast #128 focuses on interpreting and discussing 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering material from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast ...

The text explores the concept of waiting, distinguishing between futile waiting and productive waiting, which it terms gestational waiting. It references the...

In TanakhCast #127, the discussion focuses on engaging with and reflecting on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles...

The text discusses the intricate details of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and Temple, focusing on the design and function of the altars within them. It delves int...

Diana Lipton's book "From Forbidden Fruit to Milk and Honey: A Commentary on Food in the Torah" delves into the references to food and drink in each Torah po...

TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, where every two weeks, listeners explore and discuss four chapter...

This article explores the literary character of Mordechai in the Book of Esther, presenting him as far more complex than the typical rabbinic portrayal of a ...

In TanakhCast #125, a podcast series that explores the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), four chapters are discussed in each episode, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chro...

In the TanakhCast #124 episode titled "The Dare to Defy the Patriarchy Edition," the discussion focuses on exploring, analyzing, and reflecting on four chapt...

The text explores the perplexing crisis of faith experienced by the Israelites in the Wilderness of Sin shortly after being saved from the Egyptians. Despite...

In this episode of TanakhCast, the hosts explore 4 chapters of the Tanakh, delving into topics from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks. This ongoing ser...

In episode 120 of TanakhCast, the focus is on discussing and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and culminating...

In a discussion about the Jewish thinker Rav Shagar's book "Faith Shattered and Restored: Judaism in the Postmodern Age," Shalom Carmy comments on Rabbi Gil ...

The discussion explores a Mishnah from Negaim, focusing on the diagnosis oftzaraat, a skin condition, in Jewish textual tradition. The Mishnah raises questio...

The Torah, aside from being foundational in Judaism, contains the only contemporary account of the origin of the seven-day week, including the weekend. Abrah...

The text examines the story of the Binding of Isaac from the perspective of whether Abraham failed the test imposed by God. It highlights Abraham's repeated ...