Ten Commandments

The Search for God in the Jewish Classroom

Sapir · 1 Aug

The discussion highlights the complexities of teaching faith in Jewish education, especially in the context of displaying the Ten Commandments in public classrooms in Louisiana.

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The Slope is Too Slippery

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Jul

The text discusses the implications of mandating the teaching of biblical values in schools, particularly focusing on Louisiana's decision to display the Ten Commandments posters and Oklahoma's move towards teaching the Bible as a historical document.

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Legal scholar Noah Feldman on the 10 Commandments, Christian nationalism and the Jewish future of church and state

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 30 Jun

Legal scholar Noah Feldman discusses the Ten Commandments, Christian nationalism, and the Jewish perspective on church and state issues.

0 Jewish Law Politics

What Place - Religion?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 25 Jun

The ongoing debate regarding the role of religion in a nation founded on principles of religious freedom is reviewed by Rabbi Chaim Twerski.

0 Education Jewish Law

Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 25 Jun

Several Jewish families, alongside others, are part of a lawsuit challenging a new Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

0 Education Jewish Law

Louisiana's Ten Commandments Requirement

Emes Ve-Emunah · 21 Jun

Louisiana recently passed a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom of public schools and colleges, making it the only state with such a requirement.

0 Education Philosophy

Holy Moses, Louisiana!

Jewdicious · 21 Jun

Louisiana recently passed a bill requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, sparking concerns about the separation of religion and state.

0 Jewish Law Education

From the Newsletter | Squeezing More Juice out of the Lemon Test

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 20 Jun

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a law requiring Ten Commandments posters in all public school classrooms, sparking controversy and potential legal challenges on grounds of violating the Establishment Clause.

0 Holidays Torah

The Spirit of Shvues

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 31 May

Shvues is a multifaceted holiday representing the giving of the Torah, the harvest festival, and a pilgrimage holiday.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Parashah of the week: Yitro

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Feb

In this discussion focusing on Parashat Yitro, it delves into the role of a rabbi in modern times compared to historical contexts.

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Climb every mountain: Thoughts on Parshat Ki Tavo

Judah Gross in eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Aug 2023

In Parshat Ki Tavo, Moses instructs the Israelites to stand on two different mountains, Har Gerizim and Har Eival, to recite blessings and curses.

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Jewish Father-in-Law’s Day

Marcia Friedman in Tablet · 9 Feb 2023

This article discusses the significance of the Torah portion Parshat Yitro and its connection to Jewish Father-in-Laws Day.

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Meet the 17th of Tammuz, the Perfect Post-COVID Holiday

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 14 Jul 2022

The 17th of Tammuz, a fast day in the Jewish calendar, is described as a post-COVID holiday that encourages individuals to break away from old restrictions, traditions, and expectations.

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The Difference Between Lo Tahmod and Lo Tit’avveh: An Insight Based on the Hitpa’el

Mitchell First in Lehrhaus · 22 Jul 2021

The article explores the difference between two Hebrew terms, "lo tahmod" and "lo titavveh," which both appear in the tenth commandment in different versions of the Ten Commandments.

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The obvious biblical beef with the Golden Trump

Forward · 26 Feb 2021

At the Conservative Political Action Conference, a gold statue of Donald Trump was seen being carried through the Hyatt Regency Orlando lobby, drawing comparisons to the biblical story of the Golden Calf.

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Moshe the Marvellous

David Zvi Kalman in Lehrhaus · 27 May 2020

In this imaginative piece by David Zvi Kalman, Moshe encounters God on Mount Sinai, who performs a magic trick with a deck of cards.

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Shavuot: The Wakeup Call

Batya Hefter in Lehrhaus · 26 May 2020

Rabbi Yaakov Leiner, a Hasidic master, offers a contemporary reading of the midrash that states the Torah was given in the morning and the ordinances in the evening.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Not Jewish: Hunting

Kinky Friedman in Tablet · 22 Oct 2018

The author discusses the avocation of hunting, claiming it to be a non-Jewish activity, and reflects on the Jewish perspective on hunting.

0 Jewish Law Torah

Revealed yet Concealed: the Meaning of Aseret Ha-Dibrot

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 23 Jul 2018

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.

0 Jewish Law Education

Statue of Limitations

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 13 Mar 2018

The discussion revolves around the Talmudic prohibition against idol worship and the various nuances and challenges faced by Jews living in a society where idolatry was prevalent.

0 Culture History

The Cat’s Meow: Ep. 97

Unorthodox · 13 Jul 2017

This episode of Unorthodox features historian Jenna Weissman Joselit discussing her book on the Ten Commandments and their evolving role in American culture, once a unifying symbol now often politicized.

0 Education Culture

The Cat’s Meow: Ep. 97

Unorthodox · 13 Jul 2017

In episode 97 of "The Cats Meow," the hosts discuss topics such as Birthright, Hobby Lobby, and Jay-Z, along with introducing historian Jenna Weissman Joselit, who explores the historical significance of the Ten Commandments in America.

0 Torah Leadership

New Books from OU Press

Jewish Action · 21 Jun 2016

Rabbi Ari Kahn's "Echoes of Eden: Sefer Devarim Echoes of Sinai" delves into the final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, highlighting Moshes' farewell address and reinterpretation of earlier Torah sections, presenting fresh insights and interpretations.

0 Israel Politics

The "Thou Shalt Not be a Dick!" Edition

Promised Podcast · 12 Mar 2015

In this edition, Don, Noah, and Allison discuss the upcoming Israeli elections and their expectations.

0 Television/Film History

‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’ is a Shoddy Imitation of ‘Prince of Egypt’

Alexander Aciman in Tablet · 1 Oct 2014

The article criticizes the upcoming film "Exodus: Gods and Kings," starring Christian Bale as Moses, comparing it unfavorably to the beloved 1998 animated film "Prince of Egypt."

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