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What’s the Truth about . . . Milchemet Mitzvah?

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

The concept of "milchemet mitzvah" refers to wars that are religiously mandated according to Jewish law.

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Masters of the Word: Traditional Jewish Bible Commentary from the Twelfth through Fourteenth Centuries (Vol. 3)

Reviewed by Rabbi Yaakov Taubes in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

"Masters of the Word: Traditional Jewish Bible Commentary from the Twelfth through Fourteenth Centuries (Vol. 3)" by Rabbi Yonatan Kolatch is reviewed by Rabbi Yaakov Taubes.

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How Much Must We Sacrifice for Justice? - An investigation through Jewish text, in the wake of Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation for Gaza

Lexie Botzum in Jewish Currents · 26 Apr

This text explores the concept of sacrifice and justice through Jewish texts in the aftermath of Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation for Gaza.

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Halacha, Science, and Birds

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 2 Aug 2023

This article discusses the relationship between halacha (Jewish law), science, and the identification of kosher birds.

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Inconsistencies in the Torah: Shamor vs. Zakhor

Gavriel Lakser in Lehrhaus · 18 Aug 2022

The article discusses the inconsistencies between the commandment to remember the Sabbath in Exodus and the commandment to guard the Sabbath in Deuteronomy.

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Man is not God: The Limits of Imitatio Dei

David Fried in Lehrhaus · 30 Sep 2021

In this article, the author explores the different interpretations of the verse in Genesis 2:18, "It is not good for man to be alone."

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Two Giants of Sepharad: Rambam & Ramban - Professor Moshe Halbertal & R. Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 9 Feb 2021

The discussion titled "Two Giants of Sepharad: Rambam & Ramban" features Professor Moshe Halbertal and Rabbi Joseph Dweck discussing the lives and teachings of two influential Jewish figures from Sepharad (Spain).

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BESHT #8 The Ramban & The Besht

Jewish History Uncensored · 15 Oct 2020

In this episode, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the Ramban's perspective on Hoshgocha Pratit, God's direct involvement in the world, and compares it to the approach of the Besht (Baal Shem Tov).

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Parshat Ki Tavo: The Curse of the Law

Baruch Sterman in Lehrhaus · 3 Sep 2020

In this article, the author recounts a conversation he had with a missionary who argued that the curse of the law in Judaism prevents salvation.

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How Will We Recognize Shabbat?

Gabriel Greenberg in Lehrhaus · 6 May 2020

During the current pandemic, with routines disrupted and days feeling monotonous, the Jewish tradition offers insights on recognizing Shabbat, as discussed by Gabriel Greenberg.

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#29: The Comprehensiveness of Torah

Torah 101 · 3 Mar 2020

The TORCH organization is holding a fundraiser to support their various Jewish podcasts, including TORAH 101, which delves into the works of Nachmanides, focusing on his commentary on the Torah and discussing fundamental questions about its divine nature and authorship.

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The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga

Yitzchak Blau in Lehrhaus · 31 Oct 2019

In the book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum? Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources," Samuel J. Levine explores the idea of attributing autism to Joseph, a biblical hero.

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The Lifespan of Hirschian Orthodoxy: On the 130th Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch

Francis Nataf in Lehrhaus · 10 Jan 2019

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's 130th Yahrtzeit provokes a reflection on the lifespan of his Torah im Derekh Eretz approach and its endurance.

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