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0 Torah Jewish Law

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Sep

This week's parashah, Shoftim, delves into the complexities of interpreting the Written Torah, highlighting the indispensable role of the Oral Torah and rabbinic commentary in understanding biblical laws.

0 History Jewish Law

Philo of Alexandria and the Soul of the Torah

Dovid Campbell in Lehrhaus · 7 Feb

Philo of Alexandria, a contemporary of Hillel and Shammai, is a figure in Jewish history whose unique position and enduring relevance deserve attention.

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Mysterious Mishnah

Yitz Landes in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2023

The Mishnah, an important Jewish text, is shrouded in mystery regarding its origins and purpose.

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On Building a Better World: The Tension in Jewish Thought between Yeridat ha-Dorot and Aliyat ha-Dorot

Tamar Ron Marvin in Lehrhaus · 28 Feb 2023

The article explores the tension in Jewish thought between the idea of yeridat ha-dorot, the decline of the generations, and aliyat ha-dorot, the ascent of the generations.

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Confronting Biblical Criticism: A Review Essay

Marc B. Shapiro in Lehrhaus · 19 Jan 2023

"The Revelation at Sinai: What does Torah from Heaven Mean?" is a book that explores the concept of revelation and its significance in Judaism.

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Anonymous: Searching for the Beginning [Origins of Judaism 1/6]

18forty · 1 Nov 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, an anonymous email sender discusses their struggles with the Oral Torah and their continued faith despite uncertainty.

0 History Jewish Law

#99 - Spinoza and Ibn Ezra - Authorship of the Torah

Jewish History Uncensored · 28 Jul 2022

This episode discusses Spinoza's claims about Ibn Ezra and their differing attitudes towards Chazal.

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A Class of Their Own

Rachel Frommer in Tablet · 20 Apr 2022

A growing movement of women in Haredi communities is challenging the gendered inequality in text-based learning opportunities.

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U-shemor Nafshekha: The Curious History of the (Supposed) Mitzvah to Maintain One’s Health

David Fried in Lehrhaus · 9 Nov 2021

The article explores the possible mitzvah (commandment) to maintain one's health in Jewish tradition.

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#45: The Immutability of Torah

Torah 101 · 14 Jun 2021

In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe discusses Principle #9 of the 13 Principles of faith, which states that the Torah is immutable and unchangeable.

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The Seder is Anything but Orderly

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 22 Mar 2021

The Passover Seder may seem like a structured and orderly affair, but a closer look at the Haggadah reveals a disorganized structure that demands explanation.

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#38: What is Halacha?

Torah 101 · 30 Nov 2020

Halacha refers to the practical application of Torah law.

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#36: What is Talmud?

Torah 101 · 9 Nov 2020

The Talmud, also known as the Gemara, is an ancient set of books that serves as commentary and elaboration of the Mishnah.

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#35: What is Mishnah?

Torah 101 · 10 Sep 2020

The Mishnah is a collection of 63 books that codified and canonized the laws of the Oral Torah around 200 CE.

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#34: Torah Under Siege: The Grounds for Codification of Oral Torah

Torah 101 · 3 Aug 2020

This podcast discusses the conditions that led to the decision to write down the Mishna and codify the Oral Torah during the final century of the Second Temple and the period following its destruction.

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#32: From Moses to the Men of the Great Assembly: Development, Systematization, and Perpetuation of Torah

Torah 101 · 20 Jul 2020

The TORAH 101 podcast explores the development and organization of the Oral Torah from the time of Moses to the end of prophecy at the beginning of the Second Commonwealth.

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#31: Innovation and Dynamism in Oral Torah

Torah 101 · 13 Jul 2020

This article explores the concept of Oral Torah, which refers to the interpretation and understanding of the Written Torah.

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#30: What is Oral Torah?

Torah 101 · 6 May 2020

The discussion explores the concept of Oral Torah, as deemed essential by Maimonides in his Thirteen Principles of Faith, alongside the Written Torah.

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In Jerusalem, Haredi women venture into Talmud

Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt in Forward · 5 Jan 2020

Rabbi Refoel Kreuzer in Jerusalem started a program called Midreshet Otot to teach Haredi women Talmud, a rare and controversial practice in Israel.

0 History Philosophy

#17: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People: An Introduction to Jewish Theodicy

Torah 101 · 3 Jun 2019

This text grapples with the challenging question of why bad things happen to good people, a central issue in Jewish theology.

0 History Torah

#11: Lost in Transmission: What Happens When Errors Occur in Oral Torah

Torah 101 · 4 Jan 2017

The article discusses the challenge of maintaining a mistake-free transmission of the Torah within the Jewish nation despite human fallibility.

0 Jewish Law History

#10: Codifying the Oral Torah

Torah 101 · 28 Dec 2016

In the second century CE, a significant decision was made to write down the Jewish Law, called Mishna, marking the codification of the Oral Torah.

0 Jewish Law History

#9: Clear and Convincing Evidence to the Error-Free Transmission of the Oral Torah

Torah 101 · 22 Dec 2016

The text discusses the importance of the accurate transmission of the Oral Torah in Jewish law and faith over 1400 years, emphasizing that the Torah given to Moses has been passed down without error.

0 Education History

#8: Why Moses Didn’t Simply Write Down the Oral Torah?

Torah 101 · 15 Dec 2016

For over 1,400 years, the Oral Torah was passed down orally and forbidden to be written down in a finalized form.

0 Education Torah

#7: Introduction to Oral Torah

Torah 101 · 8 Dec 2016

The text discusses an introduction to the Oral Torah, highlighting the four components of the Oral Torah and the four elements not found in the Written Torah.

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