Tag: Exodus

"The Beginning of Politics" by Leon R. Kass is a book that approaches the biblical book of Exodus as an integrated whole, challenging the prevalent view of it being a collection of fragments.
The idea that the Jews in Egypt were redeemed due to their preservation of their names, language, and mode of dress is a misconception.
The article explores the idea of Shabbat as a taste of the world to come, focusing on the first Shabbat observed by the Israelites.
The new coffee-table Humash, titled the Koren Tanakh of the Land of Israel, combines the Masoretic text and a new English translation by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks with an effort to provide historical and archaeological context.
Joshua Berman's book "Ani Maamin: Biblical Criticism, Historical Truth, and the Thirteen Principles of Faith" addresses concerns within the Orthodox Jewish community regarding challenges posed by academic biblical studies to traditional faith.
Joshua Berman's book "Ani Maamin" addresses challenges to traditional faith in Orthodox Judaism posed by academic biblical studies.
In "Fellowship from Plague: Lessons from Passover," Ezra W. Zuckerman Sivan discusses the Exodus story and the act of sharing between the Israelites and Egyptians during the tenth plague.
Amid the COVID-19 disruptions, the relevance of Shakespeare's works during times of crisis has been noted, with themes of pestilence and productivity resonating.
Throughout American history, the story of the Exodus has provided inspiration during times of uncertainty, danger, and hardship.
Ben Weitz shared the story of his Cuban grandfather, Azriel Weitz, who maintained his Jewish faith despite challenges in Cuba under Fidel Castro's rule.
The article discusses the relevance of the Passover story to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels between the Ten Plagues and the current plague.
The text explores the dynamic between Jacob and Laban, focusing on Laban's portrayal in the Passover Haggadah.
The discussion revolves around whether the actions depicted in the Exodus story were deceptive tricks by God or necessary measures.
The text explores the significant role and characterization of Amalek in Jewish tradition, focusing on their attacks on the Israelites in the wilderness and later during the Purim story with Haman.
The Talmud presents a discussion on the actions of Moses' parents in response to Pharaoh's decree to cast Hebrew baby boys into the Nile.
Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land, edited by Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik and others from Yeshiva University, delves into the profound influence of the Hebrew Bible on the founding and development of America.
The text delves into the moral complexities surrounding the tenth plague in the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman explore whether Israeli youth are truly more right-wing than older generations and why that might be the case.
In this podcast episode called "The Young and the Feckless Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman explore why Israeli young people may lean more right-wing than older generations, analyze the implications of recent elections, and discuss the relevance of telling the story of the Exodus on Passover.
In a Passover-themed episode, the podcast features discussions with New York Times food writer Melissa Clark on her Passover menu, including a new brisket recipe and matzo lasagna, as well as with TV writer Paul Germain on his 1995 Rugrats Passover episode.
The text delves into the inclusion of mikra bikkurim, the farmers' declaration, in the Haggadah as the basis for discussing the Exodus miracles and the choices behind this selection.
The article explores the evolution of Moses from a reluctant and hesitant figure to the leader of the Jewish People.
The text explores the peculiar reward promised in the fifth commandment, which declares that honoring parents will result in a long life on the earth that God gives.
Rabbi Shai Held's two-volume collection "The Heart of Torah, Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion" delves into the importance of the Torah reading cycle and the moral lessons found within the text.
The twentieth of Iyar holds significance in Jewish history as it marks the Israelites' journey towards the Land of Canaan after leaving Sinai.