Tag: Jewish Commentary

Netflix's new series, Testament: The Story of Moses, has emerged as a popular show, featuring a retelling of the Exodus story with commentary from religious leaders of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim backgrounds.
In March 2024, there was a surge of public criticism towards Israel's actions in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war, attracting notable scrutiny from various sectors including political and entertainment spheres.
In a recent podcast, the discussion focuses on the prevalent presence of superstars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, criticizing attempts by the MAGA movement to depict their relationship negatively.
This article explores the controversy surrounding Rashi's statements about the natural world.
In this discussion, the author explores the difference between the revered status of Rambam (Maimonides) and the beloved status of Rashi (Shlomo Yitzchaki) among Jewish scholars.
The discussion revolves around whether we should praise wealthy leftists like Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces legal issues related to his cryptocurrency exchange that he claimed was for altruistic purposes.
"You People" is a new Netflix romcom that tells the story of a love affair between Ezra, a white Jew, and Amira, a Black Muslim.
Eli Lake discusses Biden-document revelations that led Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special prosecutor, creating a significant development.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss the True Turn Edition, an ongoing series in which they explore and analyze four chapters of the Tanakh biweekly, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
Jordan Peele's film "Nope" is a thought-provoking exploration of how filmmaking affects both its subjects and viewers.
Naomi Schaefer Riley discusses the legacy of Midge Decter, highlighting her commitment to defending liberty through an open letter signed by numerous individuals across the political spectrum.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the focus is on four chapters of the Tanakh, with the podcast exploring various themes and ideas present in the text.
The text discusses the shift in focus in the public health response to the Omicron variant of the pandemic, suggesting it is more about competing visions of societal organization rather than the virus itself.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss their ongoing exploration of the Tanakh, which covers four chapters every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
The commentary of Rabbeinu Bahya, a 13th-century Spanish exegete, contains a description of a lightning rod in his interpretation of the Tower of Babel story in Genesis.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the hosts discuss the importance of patience as they delve into the exploration of four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the hosts embark on a journey through the Tanakh, studying and discussing four chapters every two weeks.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the host explains that they will be taking their time to thoroughly analyze and discuss four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and ending in 2 Chronicles.
In episode 189 of TanakhCast, the podcast series that examines the Tanakh chapter by chapter, the host discusses the skipped letter edition.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the focus is on the Rastafarian experience.
TanakhCast #150 explores various metaphors found in the Tanakh across 4 chapters every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering a deep dive into the symbolic language and rich narratives of the Hebrew Bible.
Diana Lipton's book "From Forbidden Fruit to Milk and Honey: A Commentary on Food in the Torah" delves into the references to food and drink in each Torah portion, using them as a springboard for insightful discussions.
In TanakhCast #125, a podcast series that explores the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), four chapters are discussed in each episode, progressing from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks.
In TanakhCast episode #118, titled "The Meanwhile in Egypt Edition," the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering material from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
The text discusses the legacy of Professor Nehama Leibowitz on the twentieth anniversary of her passing and reflects on her influence on Jewish scholarship, particularly in Tanakh study.