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Counting On Each Other

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 21 May

During the period between Passover and Shavuot known as The Omer, marked by counting 49 days, parallels are drawn between historical tragedies and current events, particularly highlighting the plight of hostages in Gaza.

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The Shofar of Dreams

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 13 Sep 2023

Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the chief rabbi of the Israeli Defense Forces, had two significant experiences blowing the shofar in historic locations.

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Climb every mountain: Thoughts on Parshat Ki Tavo

Judah Gross in eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Aug 2023

In Parshat Ki Tavo, Moses instructs the Israelites to stand on two different mountains, Har Gerizim and Har Eival, to recite blessings and curses.

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Moses Is Missing

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 25 May 2023

The author points out the absence of Moses in the celebration of Shavuot, a holiday that commemorates the giving of the law.

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Mount Sinai at West Point

Dara Horn in Tablet · 25 May 2023

In this speech delivered at West Point, the author highlights the value of being uncool and uncomfortable, drawing parallels to Jewish history and identity.

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Stanley Dubinsky and Hesh Epstein in Tablet · 10 Feb 2023

The article explores the meaning of the word "teruah" in Jewish tradition and its connection to the blowing of the shofar.

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Duplicity at Sinai

Sara Wolkenfeld in Lehrhaus · 2 Jun 2022

The Tosefta presents an alternative interpretation of the revelation at Mount Sinai, suggesting that the Israelites' declaration of naaseh ve-nishma (we will do and we will listen) was an act of deception and geneivat daat (theft of consciousness).

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The Modesty of Ruth

Shira Telushkin in Tablet · 2 Jun 2022

The article explores the concept of modesty in the biblical character of Ruth.

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Reviews in Brief – Summer 2022

Rabbi Gil Student in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

"Ephraim Meth's book, Bedtime Reading for Briskers, explores the detailed laws and rituals of the sacrificial order in the Torah. Meth addresses these laws from a Jewish thought perspective, uncovering the deeper meanings and rationales behind them. He explores the various sacrifices and their atonement purposes, delving into discussions on sin, forgiveness, purity, and holiness. Meth also tackles the concept of meilah, which forbids using consecrated items for personal benefit. The book offers valuable insights for those familiar with the subject and provides guidance on approaching obscure Torah topics in general."

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Moshe the Marvellous

David Zvi Kalman in Lehrhaus · 27 May 2020

In this imaginative piece by David Zvi Kalman, Moshe encounters God on Mount Sinai, who performs a magic trick with a deck of cards.

0 Torah Philosophy

As One Person with One Heart: Misunderstood in Unison

Jonathan Milevsky in Lehrhaus · 3 Jun 2019

The text explores the concept of unity among the Israelites at Mount Sinai, particularly focusing on Rashis interpretation of them being united "as one person with one heart."

0 Holidays Torah

Haggai: Prophet of Elul

Tzvi Sinensky in Lehrhaus · 9 Aug 2018

The article explores the biblical roots of the Jewish tradition of repentance during the month of Elul.