Rabbinic Judaism

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Malka Simkovich: When Did The Jewish Diaspora Begin? [Israel & Diaspora 2/5]

18forty · 19 Nov

Dr. Malka Simkovich explores the ancient Jewish experience of diaspora, starting from the Babylonian exile, and how it shaped Jewish identity through changing theological interpretations over time.

0 Jewish Law History

Like a Surgeon with a Scalpel, an Archaeologist with a Spade

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

David Weiss Halivni, a prominent Talmud scholar, spent his life reconciling the ancient text's often convoluted interpretations with a search for clear, objective understanding.

0 Politics Communities

Is there a rabbinic home for progressive politics?

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Jun

The text explores the intersection of progressive politics and Judaism, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by individuals who identify with both realms.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Parashah of the week: Emor

Jewish Chronicle · 16 May

The Parashah Emor focuses on instructions for the priesthood, detailing aspects of rituals and qualifications for offering sacrifices in the Temple.

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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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Adopting the Psalms

A.J. Berkovitz in Tablet · 1 Aug 2023

Amram bar Sheshna, a Jewish scholar in the ninth century CE, wrote the first-ever Jewish prayer book known as Seder Rav Amram Gaon.

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The Sacred Joy of Solidarity: A Meditation on an Act of Civil Disobedience

Aryeh Cohen in Jewschool · 26 Jun 2023

This article reflects on an act of civil disobedience in the context of a labor dispute in Los Angeles.

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Malka Simkovich: The Secrets of Second Temple Judaism

18forty · 17 Jan 2023

In this podcast episode, Dr. Malka Simkovich discusses Second Temple Judaism and its relevance to Jewish life today.

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Malka Simkovich: The Secrets of Second Temple Judaism

18forty · 17 Jan 2023

Dr. Malka Simkovich, the Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies and director of the Catholic-Jewish Studies program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, discusses the secrets of Second Temple Judaism and its relevance to contemporary Jewish life.

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Lawrence Schiffman: The World of Early Judaism [Origins of Judaism 2/6]

18forty · 8 Nov 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Lawrence Schiffman discusses the evolution of Judaism from early times to modern observance.

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Lawrence Schiffman: The World of Early Judaism [Origins of Judaism 2/6]

18forty · 8 Nov 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Lawrence Schiffman discusses the evolution of Judaism from its early form to modern observance.

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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.

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Malka Simkovich: The Mystery of the Jewish People [Rationality 3/4]

18forty · 28 Jun 2022

Dr. Malka Simkovich, an expert in Second Temple Judaism, discusses the significance of belief and observance in the history of the Jewish people in a podcast episode.

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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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Revelation Deferred but not Denied: the Golden Calf as a Rabbinic Origin Story

Amitai Bin-Nun in Lehrhaus · 15 Feb 2022

The story of the Golden Calf in the book of Exodus explores the relationship between God, Moses, and the Jewish people.

0 Education History

#68 - Uriel de Costa II

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Dec 2021

In this episode, the tragic story of Uriel De Costa is continued, focusing on his move to Amsterdam and his subsequent disillusionment with Rabbinic Judaism.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

God’s Daily Schedule

Sarit Kattan Gribetz in Tablet · 14 May 2021

In this text excerpt from the book "Time and Difference in Rabbinic Judaism," the author explores the concept of God's daily schedule post-creation according to rabbinic accounts.

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Does the Torah Care About Your Feelings?

Joshua Yuter in Lehrhaus · 1 Jun 2020

The author discusses the role of emotions in Judaism, particularly in relation to Jewish law (Halakhah).

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Law, Lore, and Theory

Lawrence Kaplan in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Dec 2019

Chaim N. Saiman's book explores the multifaceted nature of halakhah, Jewish law, arguing that it exists on a spectrum between a system of rules governing behavior and a transcendent object of Torah study and literature.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Jewish Justice and #MeToo

Joshua Yuter in Lehrhaus · 20 Feb 2019

The essay explores the concept of justice in rabbinic Judaism in light of the #MeToo movement, which has highlighted issues of sexual harassment and abuse.

0 Education History

A Tribute to Yaakov Elman

Mahnaz Moazami in Lehrhaus · 30 Aug 2018

Dr. Yaakov Elman, who recently passed away, is remembered by Mahnaz Moazami for his significant contributions to the academic field of Irano-Talmudica, where he explored the connections between Rabbinic and Iranian cultures.

0 History Jewish Law

Azariah de Rossi’s Fascination with the Septuagint

Elli Fischer in Lehrhaus · 27 Dec 2017

In the 1570s, Italian Jewish Renaissance figure Azariah de Rossi translated and published The Letter of Aristeas, a second-century BCE work recounting the translation of the Torah into Greek by 72 Jewish sages for King Ptolemy II Philadelphus.

0 Jewish Law Antisemitism

Racism Redux

Chaim Trachtman in Lehrhaus · 5 Dec 2017

The author discusses the issue of racism within religious texts and communities, highlighting that while some scholars argue that Rabbinic Judaism is not inherently racist, people tend to read moral significance into biological differences.

0 History Philosophy

The Origins of Jewish Universalism: What it is, and Why it Matters

Malka Z. Simkovich in Lehrhaus · 6 Oct 2016

In "The Origins of Jewish Universalism: What it is, and Why it Matters," Malka Simkovich explores how Jewish universalist ideas were prevalent in the late Second Temple period, challenging the perception of Judaism as solely particularistic.

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It’s Spring Again

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Mar 2016

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.

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