Stanley Allan Sherman, a maskmaker with a career spanning over 30 years, creates intricate masks for a diverse clientele ranging from pro-wrestlers to performers like Philippe Petit.

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.

In response to concerns about the decline of American non-Orthodox Judaism following The Pew Research Center's report, Daniel Gordis' piece "Requiem for a Movement" laments the perceived failure of Conservative Judaism.

Rashi, a prominent Jewish commentator who lived in the 11th century, is widely regarded as the greatest Jewish commentator of all time.

The text explores the author's experience teaching Jewish history through drama at a Sunday school, where the director lacked a clear vision of the curriculum.

In a debate between Talya Fishman and Haym Soloveitchik regarding Fishman's book "Becoming the People of the Talmud," Fishman defends her multidisciplinary approach aiming to bridge rabbinic scholarship and cultural history despite admitted errors, acknowledging Soloveitchik's corrections promising to address them in future editions.

Talya Fishman's book, "Becoming the People of the Talmud: Oral Torah as Written Tradition in Medieval Jewish Culture," challenges traditional views on the adoption of the Talmud as the central religious text of Judaism.

In a study of law and narrative in the Talmud, the text highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness from those one has wronged, stating that Yom Kippur atones only for sins against God, not for interpersonal sins, until the wronged party is appeased.

Irving Kristol was a prominent figure in neoconservatism, having transitioned through various ideological phases before settling on a neo-Orthodox Jewish perspective.

"Sukkah City" was a unique architectural competition initiated by Joshua Foer and Roger Bennett to challenge designers to create innovative sukkot, temporary structures central to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

Michael Carasik has produced The Commentators' Bible series, focusing on Exodus and Leviticus, an ambitious project attempting to replicate the centuries-old experience of reading Mikraot Gedolot in English.

Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is a holiday celebrating nature, but unlike romantic poets like Wordsworth who revere nature for its own sake, Jewish texts view nature as a manifestation of God's artistry.

The largest-ever Siyum HaShas celebration gathered 90,000 people at MetLife Stadium to mark the completion of the 7-and-1/2-year Talmud learning cycle, known as Daf Yomi.

The text explores the complexities of Orthodox Jewish culture, particularly focusing on the pressures and expectations surrounding modesty.

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.

Recent publications have highlighted the pursuit of happiness, linking it to understanding our own mental processes.

Israeli Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz has completed a 45-year project by releasing a new Hebrew translation of the Talmud, starting in 1965 and working to make the ancient texts accessible to Israelis by translating Aramaic to modern Hebrew.

The essay discusses the evolution of kidney donation in Jewish law, highlighting the historical context and halachic considerations surrounding living kidney donation.

In the late 19th century, the Yiddish press began shedding light on the lives of average Jews, including stories often ignored by intellectuals.

The Mishnah teaches that it is futile to pray to change past events, emphasizing the importance of accepting what has already transpired.

The discussion delves into the historical and contemporary complexities surrounding conversions to Judaism, highlighting the ambivalence within rabbinic culture towards converts, the influence of ultra-Orthodox rabbis over conversion standards, and a scandal involving Rabbi Leib Tropper.

Cheese, an accidental discovery dating back thousands of years, is made in two main categories: acid-set (soft cheese) and rennet-set (hard cheese).