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0 Jewish Law History

The Date of the Omer Sacrifice According to Rabbi Yehuda Halevi – an example of rabbinic re-interpretation of Torah law

David Neustadter in Lehrhaus · 5 May

Rabbi Yehuda Halevi, through some commentators, presents a unique interpretation of the date for the Omer sacrifice, suggesting that originally, the date was linked to the barley harvest instead of being fixed on the 16th of Nissan.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Yehuda Halevy: Pillar of Andalus - Jackson Gardner (TALMID TAKEOVER)

The Habura · 16 Jun 2025

Jackson Gardner delves into the life and philosophy of Yehuda Halevi, emphasizing that his work, notably the 'Kuzari', is not anti-science but rather critiques speculations that extend beyond empirical evidence.

0 Philosophy History

Yom Yerushalayim: On Not Yet, Always Already, and the [Im]possibility of Crossing Over

Aton Holzer in Lehrhaus · 26 May 2025

Aton Holzer's essay explores the complex relationship between Jewish spirituality, Zionism, and the continuous longing for Eretz Yisrael.

0 Philosophy History

The Body of Israel

Shmuel Chaim Naiman in Lehrhaus · 30 Mar 2025

Shmuel Chaim Naiman's exploration of the connection between the People and the Land of Israel underscores how integral this relationship is to Jewish identity and history.

0 Holocaust Philosophy

The Jewish Oyster Problem

Andrés Spokoiny in Tablet · 13 May 2024

The discussion revolves around the concept of Jewish powerlessness and its impact on Jewish identity and moral development.

0 Torah Jewish Law

What is the Legacy of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein?

Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg in Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's legacy is multifaceted and subject to interpretation, with different individuals seeing him in various ways.