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TanakhCast #116: The Palace Intrigue Edition
16 Oct 2017
In TanakhCast #116, the podcast delves into the Hebrew Bible, examining chapters from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks. The episode titled "The Palace...
16 Oct 2017
Unorthodox
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New Year, New You? Ep. 107
9 Oct 2017
Rabbi Shai Held, president of Mechon Hadar and author of The Heart of Torah, discusses his insights on the Torah, particularly Leviticus, sharing how he foun...
9 Oct 2017
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TanakhCast #115: The Ostraka Edition
2 Oct 2017
In TanakhCast episode #115, the host explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, moving through Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The series requires patience ...
2 Oct 2017
Lehrhaus
Coming Undone: Vows and the High Holy Days
27 Sep 2017
During the High Holy Days, the focus on vows - their making and undoing - is a significant part of the period's reflection. Annulling vows before Rosh Hashan...
27 Sep 2017
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TanakhCast #113: The Sight Gag Edition
4 Sep 2017
In TanakhCast #113, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The discussions involve reflecti...
4 Sep 2017
Lehrhaus
“Turn it and Turn it, for all is in It:” Ilana Kurshan and the Talmud Memoir
4 Sep 2017
Ilana Kurshan's memoir, "If All the Seas Were Ink," details her seven-year journey studying daf yomi in Jerusalem, intertwining personal experiences like fai...
4 Sep 2017
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On the Irrelevance of Biblical Criticism
28 Aug 2017
In his article "On the Irrelevance of Biblical Criticism," Jerome Marcus challenges the approach of biblical criticism, arguing that it leads to a shallow re...
28 Aug 2017
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TanakhCast #112: The Rough Justice Edition
21 Aug 2017
In TanakhCast #112, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering texts from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, aiming for a comprehensive...
21 Aug 2017
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Three in One: Creation, Exodus, and Equality
3 Aug 2017
The text explores the rationale behind Shabbat observance in Judaism, highlighting two main perspectives: one based on God's resting after creating the world...
3 Aug 2017
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TanakhCast #110: The Snowflake Edition
24 Jul 2017
In episode 110 of TanakhCast, the discussion revolves around exploring and reflecting on 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and...
24 Jul 2017
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TanakhCast #109: The Speaker of Parables Edition
10 Jul 2017
TanakhCast #109 explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering texts from Genesis to 2 Chronicles in a reflective and analytical manner. The pod...
10 Jul 2017
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Bilam, God, and the Silent and Slanted Spaces
6 Jul 2017
The article explores the hidden messages and nuanced storytelling found in the Torah, particularly focusing on the character of Bilam in Parshat Balak. It de...
6 Jul 2017
Jewish Review of Books
Letters, Summer 2017
28 Jun 2017
The text discusses various scholarly and historical perspectives related to Jewish themes. It delves into the concept of repentance in the Hebrew Bible, noti...
28 Jun 2017
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TanakhCast #108: The City Mouse Edition
26 Jun 2017
TanakhCast #108: The City Mouse Edition is a recurring podcast that examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concluding i...
26 Jun 2017
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Between Shabbat and Lynch Mobs
15 Jun 2017
The author delves into the biblical narrative of a man gathering wood on Shabbat in Numbers 15, exploring its significance and harsh punishment of public sto...
15 Jun 2017
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Is a Modern Orthodox Humash Even Possible?
13 Jun 2017
Yosef Lindell's article discusses the need for a new Modern Orthodox Humash that meets the needs of contemporary synagogue attendees, highlighting the shortc...
13 Jun 2017
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #107: The Eponym Edition
12 Jun 2017
TanakhCast #107, titled "The Eponym Edition," delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, though the jour...
12 Jun 2017
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An Academic-Hasidic Love of Torah
29 May 2017
Rabbi Prof. Yisrael Friedman Ben-Shalom, a Hasidic rebbe, historian, and socialist from the Peshkan Hasidic dynasty, passed away in 2017. He fused Hasidic le...
29 May 2017
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TanakhCast #106: The Bittersweet Edition
29 May 2017
In TanakhCast #106: The Bittersweet Edition, a podcast examines the Tanakh through four chapters every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, highlighting ...
29 May 2017
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The Utility of Ambiguity
29 May 2017
Rabbi Louis Jacobs explores the theme of unresolved debates in the Talmud, symbolized by the term "teyku," highlighting the role of doubt in Torah study. Dra...
29 May 2017
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TanakhCast #105: The Raisin in the Sun Edition
15 May 2017
In the TanakhCast #105 episode titled "The Raisin in the Sun Edition," the host discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis...
15 May 2017
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TanakhCast #104: The Monument and Name Edition
1 May 2017
TanakhCast #104 explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, analyzing themes and narratives from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast encourages liste...
1 May 2017
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TanakhCast #103: The Suffering Does Not Ennoble Edition
17 Apr 2017
In TanakhCast episode 103, the discussion centers around the concept that suffering does not necessarily lead to nobility, exploring this theme across four c...
17 Apr 2017
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TanakhCast #102: The Release the Kraken Edition
3 Apr 2017
In the TanakhCast #102 episode titled "The Release the Kraken Edition," the podcast delves into discussing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from ...
3 Apr 2017
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TanakhCast #101: The Handle of the Axe Edition
20 Mar 2017
TanakhCast #101 is part of a series that explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering the texts from Genesis to 2 Chronicle...
20 Mar 2017
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TanakhCast #100: The Idolatrizing Edition
6 Mar 2017
In the TanakhCast #100 episode titled "The Idolatrizing Edition," the hosts engage with and reflect upon four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, startin...
6 Mar 2017
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The Problem of Mosaic Authorship You Never Heard of: What is Parashat Bilam?
6 Feb 2017
The text delves into the enigmatic reference in the Talmud to Parashat Bilam attributed to Mosaic authorship, prompting scholars to ponder whether it refers ...
6 Feb 2017
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TanakhCast #98: The Tasting Menu Edition
6 Feb 2017
In TanakhCast #98, the discussion revolves around exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concludi...
6 Feb 2017
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TanakhCast #97: The Don’t Trust Egypt Edition
23 Jan 2017
In TanakhCast #97, the discussion centers around the theme of caution against trusting Egypt as depicted in the Tanakh. This episode is part of a series that...
23 Jan 2017
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Shemot: The Book Without Names
20 Jan 2017
The text discusses the anonymity and lack of names in the Book of Exodus (Shemot), particularly focusing on the character of Moses. His parentage remains und...
20 Jan 2017
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TanakhCast #96: The Leviathan Edition
9 Jan 2017
"TanakhCast #96: The Leviathan Edition" is a podcast that explores and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, w...
9 Jan 2017
Torah 101
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#11: Lost in Transmission: What Happens When Errors Occur in Oral Torah
4 Jan 2017
The article discusses the challenge of maintaining a mistake-free transmission of the Torah within the Jewish nation despite human fallibility. It highlights...
4 Jan 2017
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TanakhCast #94: The Ancient Queen of Cush Edition
12 Dec 2016
TanakhCast #94, titled "The Ancient Queen of Cush Edition," explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and progressing through ...
12 Dec 2016
Torah 101
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#7: Introduction to Oral Torah
8 Dec 2016
The text discusses an introduction to the Oral Torah, highlighting the four components of the Oral Torah and the four elements not found in the Written Torah...
8 Dec 2016
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TanakhCast #93: The Fremdschämen und Schadenfreude Edition
28 Nov 2016
In TanakhCast episode #93, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring its stories and...
28 Nov 2016
Torah 101
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#5: An Unprecedented Eternal Nation
22 Nov 2016
The text discusses the uncovering of predictions in the Torah that have come true and questions how a human author could have known about the future, highlig...
22 Nov 2016
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Wise Trader or Deceitful Traitor? Eshet Hayil Reconsidered
21 Nov 2016
The text "Wise Trader or Deceitful Traitor? Eshet Hayil Reconsidered" by Eliav Grossman delves into a critical analysis of Proverbs 31, the chapter that desc...
21 Nov 2016
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He Sent Out the Raven
4 Nov 2016
The article discusses the significance of Noah sending out a raven before the dove in the biblical story of the flood. While the text does not explicitly sta...
4 Nov 2016
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #91: The Not a Misplaced Comma Edition
31 Oct 2016
In episode 91 of the TanakhCast podcast, the hosts delve into the discussion of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering from Genesis to 2 Chron...
31 Oct 2016
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The Wanderings of Adam and Cain – A Tale of Midrashic Migration
28 Oct 2016
The Midrash uses Adam's sin as a cautionary tale to illustrate the severity of sin, comparing his punishment to that of Cain's for murder. The text suggests ...
28 Oct 2016
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In God’s Country: The “Zionism” of Rashi’s First Comment
28 Oct 2016
Rashi's well-known commentary on the first verse of the Torah asserts the Jewish people's God-given right to the Land of Israel. While this seems straightfor...
28 Oct 2016
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #90: The Celebrity Cause Edition
19 Oct 2016
In TanakhCast #90, the discussion revolves around reflecting on and analyzing four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning from Genesis to 2 Chroni...
19 Oct 2016
Torah 101
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#2: The Fallacy of the Bible Critics
16 Oct 2016
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 s...
16 Oct 2016
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Two Paradigms of Teshuvah?
11 Oct 2016
The text explores two contrasting paradigms of repentance seen through anecdotes in the Talmud. The first story depicts Rabbi Elazar b. Durdaya's deep repent...
11 Oct 2016
Jewish Action
New Books From OU Press
20 Sep 2016
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 Rabb...
20 Sep 2016
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #87: The Walking in the Wet Edition
5 Sep 2016
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. Th...
5 Sep 2016
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TanakhCast #86: The Get Lost Edition
22 Aug 2016
In TanakhCast #86, the podcast explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles. The podcast urges ...
22 Aug 2016
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TanakhCast #85: The Small Move Edition
8 Aug 2016
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...
8 Aug 2016
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TanakhCast #83: The Tales and Legends of the Folk Edition
10 Jul 2016
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 G...
10 Jul 2016
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Washington Got You Down? Time To Find the Leader Within.
24 Jun 2016
In this insightful interpretation of the Torah portion, the narrative of the Israelites demanding meat in the desert and Moses appointing elders to assist hi...
24 Jun 2016