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Tag: Midrashim

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Facets of Emuna & Authorship of Midrashim

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 Nov

Emuna, a central concept in Jewish belief, must be used wisely and not lead to blind adherence or confusion, as seen in both religious and political realms.

0 Literature History

Ha-Kalir’s Kinot – Poetry and Theological Narrative

Zvi Grumet in Lehrhaus · 7 Aug

Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik's innovative approach to studying and explaining kinot on Tishah Be-Av shifted the focus to a deeper understanding of these mournful poems, particularly those by the master paytan Rabbi Elazar Ha-Kalir.

0 Torah Israel

Where is the Torah?

Max Buchdahl in Jewschool · 6 Jun

The text discusses the significance of Mount Sinai as the location where God gave the Torah to the Israelites, emphasizing its choice as a public and ownerless wilderness to prevent exclusivity and tribal claims.

0 Education History

#122 - The Rambam Controversy

Jewish History Uncensored · 12 Jan 2023

This text discusses the controversy surrounding the figure of the Rambam (Maimonides) in Jewish history, questioning whether he was the most controversial person in Jewish history and exploring the reasons behind this controversy.

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Chaim Shel Torah

Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky in Jewish Action · 14 Sep 2022

Rav Chaim Kanievsky was a unique and revered figure in the world of Torah study.

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How to Approach Aggadata/Midrashim in Talmud - R. Isaac Tawil

The Habura · 21 Apr 2021

In this discussion, Rabbi Isaac Tawil explores the approach to Aggadah and Midrashim in the Talmud.

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Principles in Rambam’s Writings (3) - Midrashim & Rationality - R. Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 7 Apr 2021

In this video by R. Joseph Dweck, the principles in Rambam's writings are discussed, specifically focusing on the balance between Midrashim (interpretive and storytelling elements in Jewish texts) and rationality.

0 Torah Jewish Law

The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga

Yitzchak Blau in Lehrhaus · 31 Oct 2019

In "The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga," Yitzchak Blau reviews Samuel J. Levine's book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum?" which explores the idea of Joseph from the Bible having autism.

0 Jewish Law Education

The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga

Yitzchak Blau in Lehrhaus · 31 Oct 2019

In the book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum? Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources," Samuel J. Levine explores the idea of attributing autism to Joseph, a biblical hero.