Tag: Jewish Texts

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview Raviv Ullman, an Israeli-born actor known for his role in the Disney Channel show Phil of the Future.
The article explores the era of computer-generated Torah through the use of GPT-3, an advanced natural language processor.
Advances in technology and growing interest among women have led to an uptick in women studying Talmud.
The article discusses the multifaceted nature of Judaism and its different perspectives on social justice.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the focus is on Yuval HarEl, who wrote a new translation and commentary on the Tanakh.
Yemima Mizrachi, an influential religious teacher and speaker in Israel, explores the themes of joy, love, and desire in the context of Yom Kippur in her book "Yearning to Return: Reflections on Yom Kippur."
In TanakhCast episode #188, the hosts discuss four chapters of the Tanakh, starting from Genesis and ending with 2 Chronicles.
In TanakhCast #169, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring and discussing their meanings and implications.
Writer and activist Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, journalist Naomi Zeveloff, and Noah Efron cover various significant topics in their discussion.
Sarah Rudolph reflects on the democratization of Jewish learning in response to Zev Eleff's article.
The text delves into the importance of texts both inside and outside the Bible in understanding Jewish tradition.
TanakhCast #108: The City Mouse Edition is a recurring podcast that examines 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concluding in 2 Chronicles.
Aaron Henne, from Theatre Dybbuk in Los Angeles, explores the process of bringing Jewish texts to life on stage and ensuring their accessibility to a broad audience.
The author reflects on their transformative experiences working on a farm and studying Torah, highlighting the interconnectedness of farming and Jewish tradition.
Dr. Moshe Lavee discusses the Cairo Geniza, a collection of Jewish texts found in Egypt detailing ten centuries of Jewish life, revealing a history often overlooked.
Darren Aronofsky's film "Noah" has been described as a cinematic mess, offering a dark, excessive, and eccentric retelling of the biblical story of Noah's ark.
In a series of letters published in the summer 2012 edition of a Jewish publication, the topic of discussion revolves around Leon Wieseltier's harsh critique of the New American Haggadah.
In "The Scandal of Kabbalah," Yaacob Dweck explores Leon Modena's work, Ari Nohem, written in 1639 but published only in 1840 due to its controversial content and the author's desire to retain control over his readers.
Anthony Grafton and Joanna Weinberg's study delves into the life of 16th-century French Huguenot classicist Isaac Casaubon, shedding new light on his scholarly pursuits and relationships, particularly with Jewish converts to Christianity.
Before converting to Judaism, the author found resonance with Jewish texts through a Christian children's Bible.