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In his debut novel ‘Goyhood,’ journalist Reuven Fenton probes the divided selves of an observant Jew

Linda Buchwald in JTA · 30 May

Journalist Reuven Fenton's debut novel "Goyhood" explores the story of Martin Belkin, an Orthodox Jewish man who discovers in middle age that he is not Jewish according to rabbinic law.

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Mishnah with Meaning: Review of The Soul of the Mishna by Yakov Nagen

Richard Hidary in Lehrhaus · 12 Jan 2023

"The Soul of the Mishna" by Yakov Nagen is a collection of 72 essays that explore the meaning and depth of the Mishnah, emphasizing that it is not just a manual of rules but a source of inspiration.

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#45: The Immutability of Torah

Torah 101 · 14 Jun 2021

In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe discusses Principle #9 of the 13 Principles of faith, which states that the Torah is immutable and unchangeable.

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For Orthodox Brooklyn’s private police, a code of silence hides domestic abuse

Forward · 24 May 2021

A recent analysis of crime data, court records, and interviews with individuals in New York's Borough Park neighborhood reveals a code of silence and a longstanding agreement between authorities and Orthodox leaders to handle domestic violence issues internally.

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#31: Innovation and Dynamism in Oral Torah

Torah 101 · 13 Jul 2020

This article explores the concept of Oral Torah, which refers to the interpretation and understanding of the Written Torah.

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Take One from Tablet Magazine

Unorthodox · 9 Jan 2020

This episode introduces 'Take One,' a new weekday podcast delving into the Daf Yomi cycle of reading the Talmud, addressing Tractate Berakhot, page 2.

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Saiman’s Halakhah: Rabbinic Law as Culture

Suzanne Last Stone in Lehrhaus · 30 Oct 2018

Chaim Saiman's book "Halakhah: The Rabbinic Idea of Law" delves into the concept of rabbinic law as culture, exploring how law in Judaism is not just about rules but also embodies spiritual and moral education, governance, and societal order.

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No Law in Heaven

Moshe Koppel in Lehrhaus · 29 Oct 2018

In "Halakhah: The Rabbinic Idea of Law," Professor Chaim Saiman offers a unique exploration of Halakhah's nature, steering clear of apologetics or criticism.

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Repentant Prostitutes, Medieval Jewish Courts, and WWII Classified Ads

Daniel Picus in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Aug 2018

The text discusses three scholarly essays from leading journals, highlighting key points.

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Sacrificial Speech

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Jun 2018

The text discusses the themes of sacrifice and its evolution in Jewish thought and practice, as reflected in Ruby Namdar's novel "The Ruined House" and Mira Balberg's book "Blood for Thought."

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Rabbinic Creativity and the Waters that would Consume the World

Levi Morrow in Lehrhaus · 20 Oct 2017

The text explores the purpose of rabbinic law and its relationship to biblical text through a narrative involving Rabbi David calming threatening waters through creative legal argumentation.

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Rabbinic Creativity and the Waters that would Consume the World

Levi Morrow in Lehrhaus · 20 Oct 2017

Rabbinic law's purpose and creativity, distinct from biblical law, are explored through aggadah narratives, like the story of David subduing chaotic waters with the "fifteen Songs of Ascent."

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Which Came First: Abraham and the Patriarchs or Moses and the Torah?

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 17 Dec 2013

Judaism's complexity arises from its dual founding: first with Abraham in Genesis as a familial covenant based on promises to his descendants, and then with Moses in Exodus, where God gives commandments forming a contractual relationship with all of Israel.

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Secularism and Sabbateans

David Biale in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The discussion delves into the topic of Jewish secularization in the 18th century, touching on books like "Secularism and Sabbateans."

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