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0 Holidays Philosophy

Pesach - Freedom

Jewish History Uncensored · 10 Apr

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of freedom in the context of Pesach, focusing on matzah as a symbol of liberation despite its association with poverty.

0 Philosophy Holidays

The Light at the End of the Night: Rav Hutner on the Pesach Seder and the Problem of Evil

Shmuel Lubin in Lehrhaus · 9 Apr

Shmuel Lubin delves into Rabbi Yitzhak Hutner's interpretation of the Pesach Seder, focusing on how it addresses the problem of evil and human suffering.

0 Jewish Law Torah

The Vilna Gaon’s Edits & Understanding Midrashim II

Jewish History Uncensored · 5 Dec 2024

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Vilna Gaon's editing methodology, distinguishing his profound understanding of Talmudic texts from modern textual criticism.

0 Torah Philosophy

Parshas Re’eh: Pool Reflections

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 27 Aug 2024

In this reflective piece, the intertwined commands in Parshat Re'eh not to cut oneself in mourning, and not to divide into separate groups, are explored through both the Torah's physical laws and their spiritual implications.

0 Jewish Law History

BREAKING: On April 8, God will turn the sun into darkness and the moon into blood

Mira Fox in Forward · 18 Mar 2024

God is said to be punishing humanity for misdeeds through an upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, with biblical references such as the Book of Amos and the Book of Joel alluding to the darkening of the sun and moon as signs of calamity.

0 Culture Literature

Brave New Golems

Michael Weingrad in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jan 2017

The modern portrayal of golems in popular culture, such as in the game Pokmon GO, deviates from the traditional Jewish concept of a golem as a magically created servant under a kabbalist's control.