Tag: Rabbinic Literature

"Jewish Virtue Ethics" edited by Geoffrey D. Claussen, Alexander Green, and Alan L. Mittleman delves into the history of Jewish thought by bringing together 35 different thinkers and texts from across the Jewish tradition to explore the contested subject of Jewish virtue ethics.
In this article, Sarah Imhoff discusses how ancient Jewish texts acknowledged gender diversity beyond the male and female binary.
This article explores the absence of a tractate dedicated to the festival of Hanukkah in classical rabbinic literature.
The article explores the enigmatic figure of Monsieur Chouchani, a mysterious teacher who had a profound impact on significant Jewish intellectuals such as Elie Wiesel, Emmanuel Levinas, and Shalom Rosenberg.
Ilana Pardes, the author of the biography "Ruth: A Migrant's Tale," explores the story of Ruth in the Book of Ruth, highlighting her transformation from a foreigner to the founding mother of the Davidic dynasty.
The author explores the differences and similarities between the study of Talmud in yeshivas and in university departments of Talmud.
The text discusses the debate among academic scholars of rabbinic literature regarding the historical accuracy of the Talmud and the reliability of attributions to rabbis.
The author reflects on the role of fathers in raising young children by examining the biblical and Talmudic sources.
Rabbi Sigalit Ur, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, delves into her analysis of numerous interactions between Jews and Gentiles found in Rabbinic literature.
Rabbi Sigalit Ur examines numerous conversations between Jews and Gentiles in Rabbinic texts, exploring the definition of who is considered a Gentile.
The essay explores Rabbinic moral psychology, focusing on the interplay between reason and passion in shaping moral behavior.
Jeffrey L. Rubenstein's book, "The Land of Truth: Talmud Tales, Timeless Teachings," delves into the wisdom of Hazal, examining fourteen stories from rabbinic literature with a focus on meaning accessible to scholars and laypeople alike.
The text explores the meaning of "peri etz hadar," a term in Leviticus 23:40 referring to a fruit to be taken on Sukkot.
The article delves into the nature of Rosh Hashanah as a day of judgment, focusing not just on human self-reflection and repentance but also on God's role as the judge.
The text delves into the meaning and significance of the Aseret ha-Dibrot, or Ten Commandments, highlighting their unique nature as divine utterances revealed by God to the Children of Israel at Sinai.
During the High Holy Days, the focus on vows - their making and undoing - is a significant part of the period's reflection.
Scholarly works by Yair Furstenberg, Mira Balberg, and Stuart S. Miller delve into the intricate topic of purity in ancient Jewish communities.
Congregation Bnai Israel in Daly City, California is the only Karaite synagogue in North America, upholding traditions that diverged from Rabbinic Judaism around the 8th century.
The discussion explores the intriguing narrative of Rabbi Yohanan and Reish Laqish in rabbinic literature, focusing on their encounter at the Jordan River.
Marc B. Shapiro explores the phenomenon of pious censorship in Orthodox Judaism, focusing on how rabbis and publishers have historically altered, censored, and covered up inconvenient truths in religious texts.
The author reflects on the completion of the mourning period and the final recitation of the Kaddish for his mother.
Rabbinic scholar Adin Steinsaltz, known for translating the Talmud into Modern Hebrew and facing criticism for it, has a diverse background in Jewish and secular studies.