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Tag: Philo Of Alexandria

0 Holidays Ethics

The ethical imperative is for Israel to win

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Apr

During the last days of Pesach, Jews reflect on the Exodus from Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea, but do not celebrate to empathize with the suffering of the Egyptians.

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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Abraham’s “Diminished” Weeping: An Orthographic Note Inspired by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Zt”l

Gabriel Slamovits in Lehrhaus · 13 Nov 2020

The author explores the significance of a minuscule letter, kaf, in the word "to weep" in the description of Abraham mourning Sarah's death in this week's Torah portion.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

God’s Law in Human Hands

Richard Hidary in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Mar 2018

In the discussion "What's Divine about Divine Law?" at Yale, various perspectives on divine law were examined.

0 History Literature

The Christian Monks Who Saved Jewish History

Malka Z. Simkovich in Lehrhaus · 11 May 2017

During the late Second Temple period, Jews produced a vast body of diverse literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo of Alexandria's treatises, and writings of Josephus, much of which was preserved by Orthodox Christians rather than Jews themselves in places like St. Catherines Monastery and Mount Athos.

0 Torah Philosophy

He Sent Out the Raven

Miriam Gedwiser in Lehrhaus · 4 Nov 2016

The article discusses the significance of Noah sending out a raven before the dove in the biblical story of the flood.