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Tag: Rabbi Tarfon

0 Politics Ethics

Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick

Ben Sales in JTA · 6 Aug

Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's governor, who is Jewish, quoted Rabbi Tarfon from Pirkei Avot after losing the bid to be Kamala Harris's running mate, emphasizing the importance of leaving a positive legacy as guided by his faith.

0 Ethics Literature

You are not obliged to finish this column

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 21 Jun

Shaina Taub, creator of the musical "Suffs," recently quoted Rabbi Tarfon's famous Talmudic wisdom "You are not obliged to finish the work, but neither are you free to desist from it" at the Tony Awards, sparking reflection on its relevance in various contexts.

0 Art Antisemitism

‘Suffs’ creator Shaina Taub cites Jewish text in Tony Awards acceptance speech

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Jun

Shaina Taub, the creator of the Broadway show "Suffs," referenced a Jewish text in her Tony Awards acceptance speech for best book of a musical and best original score.

0 Jewish Law Education

Joshua Ladon in Sources · 5 Apr

The concept of "praxis" in Judaism emphasizes the interactive relationship between study and practice.

0 Philosophy Ethics

Finishing the Work

Sandra Cohen in Tablet · 23 Mar 2022

Using Rabbi Tarfon's wisdom from Pirkei Avot as a backdrop, the article explores the tension between personal effort and acceptance of limitations, particularly in the face of mental and physical health challenges.

0 Holidays History

Elijah’s Elusive Cup and the Challenge of Memory

James A. Diamond in Lehrhaus · 28 Mar 2018

The text explores the concept of Elijah's elusive fifth cup in the Passover Seder, which challenges traditional structures and highlights the tension between preserving the past and embracing the future.

0 Torah Holidays

The Fifth Question

Chaim Saiman in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Sep 2015

The article discusses the presence of a "fifth question" at Passover Seder - "When do we eat?" and presents a historical and halakhic comparison regarding the timing of the meal and traditions around it.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Do Torah Scholars Have the Right Not To Be Drafted by the Government?

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 28 Jul 2015

The debate over whether Torah scholars should be exempt from military service in Israel has a long history rooted in Talmudic texts.