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Tag: Akedah

0 Torah Philosophy

Jon Levenson on Understanding the Binding of Isaac as the Bible Understands It (Rebroadcast)

Tikvah · 15 Nov

John Levenson, a renowned scholar, delves into the Binding of Isaac, analyzing its complex themes and context within ancient Near Eastern and biblical traditions.

0 Torah Philosophy

Parashah of the week: Vayera

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

The weekly Torah portion Vayera culminates in the dramatic story of the Akedah, or the binding of Isaac.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

The martyrdom of a Chanukah heroine

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Dec 2023

The article explores the concept of martyrdom in Judaism through the lens of the tragic death of Alina Palhati at a rave in Israel.

0 Torah History

Parashah of the week: Chayei Sarah

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Nov 2023

Parashat Chayei Sarah discusses the death of Sarah and its aftermath, following the Akedah (binding of Isaac).

0 Holidays Torah

Even our biblical ancestors sometimes got it wrong

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Sep 2023

The text explores the narratives of Sarah, Hagar, Abraham, and Isaac in the Torah, particularly focusing on the exile of Ishmael and Hagar and the binding of Isaac.

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Isaac, the Eternal Optimist

Gavriel Lakser in Lehrhaus · 3 Dec 2020

Isaac, one of the revered patriarchs of the Jewish people, often appears passive, drab, and gullible in the biblical narrative.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Bonus: Kabbalat Shabbat HaGadol

Unorthodox · 3 Apr 2020

In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, Liel engages Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern from Yeshiva University in an enlightening conversation about the overlooked presence of a Satanic figure in the Passover narrative, drawing from the ancient and esoteric text, the Book of Jubilees.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

God Is Other People

Yaakov Nagen in Lehrhaus · 3 Nov 2019

The Zohar emphasizes encountering the divine in everyday life through relationships with others, contrasting with mystical approaches that seek to transcend reality.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Upon Such Sacrifices: King Lear and the Binding of Isaac

Noah Millman in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Sep 2017

The article discusses the parallels between Shakespeare's play "King Lear" and the biblical story of the binding of Isaac.

0 Holocaust Education

Marco Roth in Tablet · 19 Jul 2007

The text discusses the complex interplay between faith, history, and personal trauma within a Jewish family, especially in relation to the story of Abraham and Isaac.