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In this episode of the TORAH 101 podcast, the question of whether there is evidence for the divinity of the Torah is examined. The previous episodes explored...

This podcast discusses the question of who wrote the Torah and the implications of the answer. It argues that if the Torah is divine, its laws are obligatory...

In this TORAH 101 podcast episode, the host explores the subject of Kabbalah, which is the hidden and mystical parts of the Torah. The discussion aims to cla...

Halacha refers to the practical application of Torah law. Despite the efforts made in the Talmud to clarify all the laws, it can still be difficult for the a...

Aggadah is one of the two parts of the Talmud, with the other being the Halachic portions. It is different from the Halachic portions in that its true meanin...

The Talmud, also known as the Gemara, is an ancient set of books that serves as commentary and elaboration of the Mishnah. It is still studied today by milli...

The Mishnah is a collection of 63 books that codified and canonized the laws of the Oral Torah around 200 CE. It was compiled under the leadership of Rabbi J...

In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe shares a momentous milestone of his podcasts: reaching one million downloads. He expresses his gratitude towards the Almi...

This podcast discusses the conditions that led to the decision to write down the Mishna and codify the Oral Torah during the final century of the Second Temp...

The Second Temple Era was a challenging time for the Jewish people and the preservation of Torah. Despite the presence of prominent figures like Ezra, Shimon...

The TORAH 101 podcast explores the development and organization of the Oral Torah from the time of Moses to the end of prophecy at the beginning of the Secon...

This article explores the concept of Oral Torah, which refers to the interpretation and understanding of the Written Torah. While the Written Torah is writte...

The discussion explores the concept of Oral Torah, as deemed essential by Maimonides in his Thirteen Principles of Faith, alongside the Written Torah. The re...

The TORCH organization is holding a fundraiser to support their various Jewish podcasts, including TORAH 101, which delves into the works of Nachmanides, foc...

The Torah's divinity, central to Jewish beliefs, goes beyond authorship to encompass its profound significance. It signifies that the Almighty imparted the T...

Mosaic prophecy, as described by Rambam, is fundamentally different from other forms of prophecy. The experience of Moses stands out in terms of the level of...

The Seventh Principle of Faith focuses on Moses, revered as the greatest man and prophet in Judaism, surpassing even angels. Moses' unique stature allowed hi...

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the history of prophecy in Judaism, ranging from the times of Adam to the end of prophetic experiences at the ...

In this podcast, the concept of prophecy is explored as part of Rambam's Thirteen Principles of Faith. The discussion covers what it takes to become a prophe...

This podcast delves into the complexities of divine providence in Jewish theology, highlighting the belief that God oversees every aspect of creation down to...

In the discussion on the Thirteen Principles of Faith by Maimonides (Rambam), the concept that God alone is worthy of worship is highlighted as a central ten...

The discussion explores the apparent discrepancies between Torah teachings and scientific consensus, particularly regarding the age of the universe, the conc...

Rambam's Fourth of the Thirteen Principles of Faith delineates God's separation from creation and the concept of Creation Ex Nihilo, diverging from Plato and...

The text discusses the Third Principle of the Thirteen Principles of Jewish Faith, which asserts that God is incorporeal, meaning He has no physical body and...

This podcast explores the challenging question of why bad things happen to good people, known as theodicy, through three Torah perspectives derived from disc...

This text grapples with the challenging question of why bad things happen to good people, a central issue in Jewish theology. Despite the belief in a benevol...

The discussion in the text focuses on reconciling the belief in God's omnipotence as the ultimate power with the concept of human free will. It delves into t...

The podcast explores the concept of God's singularity as stated in the Second Principle of Jewish Faith, emphasizing that God's oneness is absolute and incom...

The podcast discusses the difference between the foundational faith, represented by the Thirteen Principles of Faith, which underpins Judaism, and the everyd...

This podcast delves into the philosophical question of why a perfect God, as outlined in the Thirteen Principles of Faith, would create the imperfect univers...

The Rambam's Thirteen Principles of Faith are a widely accepted articulation of Jewish beliefs, found in his commentary on Mishnah. Initially contested, thes...

The article discusses the challenge of maintaining a mistake-free transmission of the Torah within the Jewish nation despite human fallibility. It highlights...

In the second century CE, a significant decision was made to write down the Jewish Law, called Mishna, marking the codification of the Oral Torah. This decis...

The text discusses the importance of the accurate transmission of the Oral Torah in Jewish law and faith over 1400 years, emphasizing that the Torah given to...

For over 1,400 years, the Oral Torah was passed down orally and forbidden to be written down in a finalized form. In a discussion on why Moses didn't simply ...

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...

The podcast explores the complex relationship between the written and oral Torah, arguing that the intricate connection between the two surpasses human capab...

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...

In a podcast recorded at the TORCH Centre in Houston, the speaker explores the concept of cognitive dissonance when facing the idea of a God-given Torah, whi...

This podcast explores the significance of understanding who wrote the Torah. It was recorded at the TORCH Centre in Houston, TX, and is part of a series of p...

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...

The text discusses the authorship of the Torah, exploring the implications of whether it is considered the word of God as traditionally believed by Jews or j...