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Tag: Garden Of Eden

0 Torah Philosophy

Parashah of the week: Bereshit

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Oct

In Parashat Bereshit, Rabbi Benjy Morgan explores the famous tale of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit and highlights the critical issue of communication.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Torah of October 7

Sapir · 1 Jun

In the discussion surrounding the Torah readings of early October, a key theme is the transition from shame cultures to guilt cultures, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and the distinction between right and wrong.

0 Literature Television/Film

'Furiosa' is an action movie about cars. Why is there so much biblical symbolism?

Mira Fox in Forward · 31 May

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" introduces biblical symbolism in its narrative, drawing parallels to the story of the Garden of Eden as it follows Furiosa's journey from innocence to a dystopian world filled with violence and machines.

0 Israel Politics

From Hawk to Dove: The Path(s) of Yossi Klein Halevi

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 28 Dec 2023

Yossi Klein Halevi, a well-known Jewish author, is discussed in this article, highlighting his transition from a hawkish stance on Israeli politics to a more dovish perspective.

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Tempted by the Fruit

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 5 Oct 2023

This text explores the various myths, traditions, and symbolism associated with apples in different cultures, including Jewish tradition.

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Fruit of the Fall

Philip Getz in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2023

In this book, author Azzan Yadin-Israel explores the question of why apples are commonly associated with the forbidden fruit in the story of the Fall of Man.

0 Holidays Culture

Jewish Trees, Ranked

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 9 Feb 2017

Tu Bshvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, celebrates various significant trees in Jewish culture and history.

0 Holidays Food

The “Hole” Truth About Sufganiyot

Carol Green Ungar in Jewish Action · 1 Dec 2014

The tradition of eating sufganiyot during Chanukah in Israel is deeply ingrained, with a myth connecting them to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden despite no explicit textual basis.