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0 Torah History

Megillat Esther as Second Temple Literature

Michael Kurin in Lehrhaus · 8 Mar

Michael Kurin's exploration of Megillat Esther posits that this biblical text, traditionally seen as a diaspora narrative, is actually steeped in themes related to the Second Temple.

0 Holidays History

Most people don't understand Hanukkah's true meaning.

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish · 16 Dec 2025

The true essence of Hanukkah extends far beyond its secularized, Christmas-like celebrations prevalent among Jews outside Israel.

0 Holidays History

How Did Chanukah Become a Jewish Holiday?

Malka Simkovich in 18forty · 11 Dec 2025

Chanukah, commemorating the Judean Jews' victory over the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE, intriguingly became a universally celebrated Jewish holiday despite its initial regional significance.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Dovid Bashevkin in Tablet · 2 Sep 2025

Dovid Bashevkin explores the enduring relevance of idolatry in a modern context while recounting his childhood memories of Avraham's iconoclastic tale.

0 Politics Israel

The 2-State Solution Revisited

Emes Ve-Emunah · 27 Jun 2025

Following recent developments that have weakened Iran's capacity to sponsor regional terrorism, the idea of reviving a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is gaining traction.

0 Torah History

The Destruction of Babylonia, Detailed: R. Yonatan’s Petihta to Megillat Esther

Tamar Weissman and Batnadiv HaKarmi in Lehrhaus · 12 Mar 2025

Tamar Weissman and Batnadiv HaKarmi explore Rabbi Yonatan's petihta on the Book of Esther, focusing on the fall of Babylonia as a central theme in its narrative.

0 Politics Israel

Time to Take Off the Gloves!

Emes Ve-Emunah · 21 Feb 2025

The article critically examines the language used by mainstream media to describe Hamas fighters, arguing that the term 'militants' downplays their actions by implying a level of moral equivalence with Israel.

0 Holidays History

6 Things About Hanukkah You Need to Know

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish · 25 Dec 2024

Forest Rain's essay addresses common misconceptions about Hanukkah, emphasizing its unique cultural and historical significance separate from Christmas.

0 Politics Israel

Sorry but Israeli settlers are not the main problem.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov 2024

Joshua Hoffman critiques the perception of Israeli settlers as the primary impediment to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.