Tag: Rabbi Yochanan

A group of Hillel educators proposed the Kranjec Test, suggesting that source sheets in Jewish learning include diverse perspectives, especially women's voices, to reflect communal values.
The article discusses the question of whether using voice-activated technology, such as OK, Google, is permissible on Shabbat.
The misconception that every four cubits one walks in the Land of Israel is a mitzvah is incorrect.
The text delves into the intricate relationship between Jews and shoes, exploring the myriad rules and customs surrounding footwear, from religious practices of when to remove or wear shoes in the presence of God, to personal reflections on the significance of footwear in Jewish culture.
Literary critic Adam Kirsch reflects on reading a page of the Talmud daily and highlights the dual portrayal of rabbis within its text.
The discussion delves into the theme of resurrection in various contexts, drawing from T.S. Eliot's poetry, Christian beliefs, rabbinic Judaism, and a contemporary novel by Don DeLillo.