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Tag: Talmudic Studies

0 Education Politics

Black Hats, Green Fatigues

Cole S. Aronson in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

There is a growing trend of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) young men in Israel volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

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Yosef Bronstein: Rav Tzadok & Rav Kook on Jewish History [Origins of Judaism 5/6]

18forty · 29 Nov 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Dr. Yosef Bronstein discusses the ideas of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook regarding Jewish history.

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Yosef Bronstein: Rav Tzadok & Rav Kook on Jewish History [Origins of Judaism 5/6]

18forty · 29 Nov 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Yosef Bronstein discusses the thought of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, focusing on his views on the history of Jewish law and the evolution of Jewish thought.

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A Rosh Yeshiva in an Ivy League University

Channa Lockshin Bob in Lehrhaus · 29 Jul 2022

In this piece, the author reflects on their experience as a teaching assistant for Professor David Weiss Halivni at Columbia University.

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The Maculate Conception: Introducing a Symposium on Rabbi Prof. David Weiss Halivni

Elli Fischer in Lehrhaus · 29 Jul 2022

Rabbi Professor David Weiss Halivni, a prominent Talmudic scholar, is honored in this symposium.

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A Return to the World of Medieval Ashkenaz

Alan Jotkowitz in Lehrhaus · 5 Apr 2021

In Haym Soloveitchik's Collected Essays: Volume III, the author explores the composition and significance of Sefer Hasidim, a medieval Jewish book.

0 Jewish Law Literature

Better Treyf Than Sorry

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 8 Feb 2019

In "Better Treyf Than Sorry," Adam Kirsch explores the Talmudic discussions in Chapter Three of Tractate Chullin regarding what renders an animal tereifa, or not kosher.

0 Education History

Reflections From A Student

Meira Wolkenfeld in Lehrhaus · 30 Aug 2018

The essay reflects on the legacy of Dr. Yaakov Elman, not only as a scholar but also as a teacher who inspired students with his egalitarian approach and love for learning.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

The Talmud, Personified

Ilana Kurshan in Tablet · 10 Apr 2018

In Barry Scott Wimpfheimer's book "The Talmud: A Biography," he explores various perspectives on the Talmud, showcasing feminist protest art by Andi Arnovitz and examining how the Talmud has been personified and embodied throughout history.

0 Jewish Law Literature

The Language of Our Love

Ilana Kurshan in Tablet · 29 Nov 2017

A couple, both entrenched in literary and academic pursuits, found their love deeply intertwined with the written word, particularly through emails quoting poetry and discussions about Talmudic texts.