Abraham Joshua Heschel, a renowned Jewish theologian, had a casual family visit with the author's parents in 1959.

In this book review, the author discusses Michael A. Meyer's biography of Rabbi Leo Baeck, a prominent figure in German Jewish culture.

In the kinnah "Yom Akhpi Hikhbadti," Rabbi Yehudah ha-Levi retells the story of Zechariah's murder and the subsequent massacre by Nebuzaradan, but with a unique focus on questions of theodicy.

The text reflects on the challenging task of finding sense and order within the Talmud, suggesting that perhaps the value lies in grappling with complexity and ambiguity to uncover meaning.

The discussion delves into interpretations of the Akeidah, the binding of Isaac, through the lens of Kierkegaard and Kant.

Lawrence J. Kaplan responds to criticism from Rabbi Aryeh Klapper regarding his translation of Rav Soloveitchik's "Ish ha-Halakhah," emphasizing the challenge of translating the Rav's work for new audiences.