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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The text explores the journey of talmudic prodigies like Harry Austryn Wolfson who turned to studying Spinoza, focusing on the Ethics and its influence.

In "The Peace and Violence of Judaism," Robert Eisen reflects on the impact of religious conflicts, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the role Judaism has played in exacerbating or mitigating violence.