Jewish Action
New Books from OU Press
21 Jun 2016
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 addres...
21 Jun 2016
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #81: The Speaking Truth to Power Edition
13 Jun 2016
In TanakhCast episode #81, the focus is on speaking truth to power. The podcast explores 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and...
13 Jun 2016
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #79: The Little Finger Edition
16 May 2016
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 we...
16 May 2016
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #78: The Totally Did Have Sex With Those Women Edition
2 May 2016
In TanakhCast #78, the discussion revolves around the acknowledgment that men did have sexual relationships with women, as discussed in the Tanakh. The podca...
2 May 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Desert Wild
29 Mar 2016
In Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg's book "Bewilderments: Reflections on the Book of Numbers," she delves into the often overlooked and laborious biblical text to u...
29 Mar 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Lost in Translation
29 Mar 2016
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...
29 Mar 2016
Forward
Lentils in the Bible and the Bowl
29 Feb 2016
The article discusses the significance of lentils in the Bible, focusing on the story of Jacob and Esau. It delves into how the consumption of lentil stew by...
29 Feb 2016
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #73: The Nakam Edition
22 Feb 2016
TanakhCast #73 explores the Nakam Edition, delving into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. The podcast encourages patienc...
22 Feb 2016
Tablet
Is ‘Tikkun Olam’ for the Betterment of the World, or Just for the Betterment of Divorce?
26 Jan 2016
The discussion revolves around the concept of "tikkun olam," which traditionally meant implementing Jewish laws practically and fairly, then evolved into a m...
26 Jan 2016
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #71: The Unnamed Purpose-Built Capital Edition
25 Jan 2016
In TanakhCast #71, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, exploring various themes and narratives throughout the biblical text fro...
25 Jan 2016
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TanakhCast #69: The Monolatrist Henotheist Edition
28 Dec 2015
In TanakhCast #69, the focus is on exploring the Tanakh, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, in a thoughtful and reflective manner. The episode delves int...
28 Dec 2015
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TanakhCast #67: The Counter-Insurgency Edition
1 Oct 2015
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 ...
1 Oct 2015
Tablet
The Traveler’s Prayer
21 Sep 2015
The narrator reflects on her former religious practices and beliefs as she navigates a parking lot in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Israel. The presence ...
21 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
I Have Come to My Garden
16 Sep 2015
The discussion delves into the significance and interpretations of the Song of Songs in Jewish tradition. Rabbi Akiva's reverence for the book as the "Holy o...
16 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
The Fifth Question
9 Sep 2015
The article discusses the presence of a "fifth question" at Passover Seder - "When do we eat?" and presents a historical and halakhic comparison regarding th...
9 Sep 2015
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #65: The All Apologies Edition
3 Sep 2015
In TanakhCast #65: The All Apologies Edition, the podcast explores the Tanakh by delving into four chapters every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concl...
3 Sep 2015
Jewish Action
What is the Legacy of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein?
27 Aug 2015
Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's legacy is multifaceted and subject to interpretation, with different individuals seeing him in various ways. He was known for his c...
27 Aug 2015
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #62: The Parents in Denial Edition
21 Jul 2015
TanakhCast #62 discusses the theme of parental denial as portrayed in the Tanakh. The podcast examines 4 chapters from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, highlighting ...
21 Jul 2015
Jewish Action
MAKING TISHAH B’AV PERSONAL
4 Jun 2015
The author struggles with understanding the spiritual significance of Tishah B'Av, a somber day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the T...
4 Jun 2015
Tablet
Toil and Text: The Twin Gifts of Shavuot
21 May 2015
The author reflects on their transformative experiences working on a farm and studying Torah, highlighting the interconnectedness of farming and Jewish tradi...
21 May 2015
Jewish Action
The Source of Faith is Faith Itself
20 Apr 2015
Aharon Lichtenstein reflects on the profound sources of his faith, emphasizing that it derives not from abstract arguments but from influential relationships...
20 Apr 2015
Tablet
Numbered Daze: Examining Moses’ Mindset in the Desert
9 Mar 2015
Avivah Zornberg, a Jerusalem-based writer and teacher, presents a unique approach to interpreting the Bible by incorporating postmodern literary criticism, a...
9 Mar 2015
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #60: The Signifying Shimshon Edition
24 Feb 2015
In TanakhCast #60: The Signifying Shimshon Edition, the podcast delves into four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concludin...
24 Feb 2015
Jewish Action
A Purim Afterthought
11 Feb 2015
The misconception that Mordechai and Esther, the heroes of Purim, were uncle and niece is clarified in this piece, stating they were actually first cousins a...
11 Feb 2015
Tanakh Cast
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TanakhCast #58: The Token Counter-Hegemonic Feminine Intervention Edition
13 Jan 2015
"TanakhCast #58" is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, covering four chapters every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering a thoughtful explora...
13 Jan 2015
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TanakhCast #57: The Circle of Strife Edition
19 Dec 2014
In TanakhCast #57, the discussion revolves around exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronic...
19 Dec 2014
Jewish Action
Unlocking the Torah Text— Devarim: An In-depth Journey into the Weekly Parsha
1 Dec 2014
Rabbi Shmuel Goldin's "Unlocking the Torah Text - Devarim" offers a comprehensive exploration of the Book of Deuteronomy, focusing on critical and fundamenta...
1 Dec 2014
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
Tanakh Cast
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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
Tanakh Cast
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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
Forward
Biblical Baby Names Are Making a Comeback
3 Jan 2014
Biblical names are gaining newfound popularity as parents in 2014 turn back to traditional, time-honored names like Caleb, Levi, Naomi, and Ruth. This trend ...
3 Jan 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
Tanakh Cast
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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
Tanakh Cast
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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