Tag: Torah Interpretation

In a time of crisis and uncertainty, Rabbi Dov Foxbrunner reflects on the struggles and anxieties faced by many amid conflict, conveying a message of hope and purpose drawn from Jewish teachings.
Aharon Frazer reflects on the sanctity of human life amidst violence, exploring the Torah's nuanced approach to basic human morality.
Rabbi Wittenberg presents thoughtful insights on the weekly Torah portions, emphasizing inclusivity, care, and social justice.
The essay discusses the enigmatic episode of the Mei Meribah incident in the Torah, where Moses and Aaron are punished for their actions.
In this essay, Rabbi Aron Wander explores the historical and moral implications of the Hanukkah story.
In this shiur, Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky and Rabbi Aharon Sorscher discuss the concept of Daas Torah in Halacha and Hashkafa.
In this discussion, the author explores the difference between the revered status of Rambam (Maimonides) and the beloved status of Rashi (Shlomo Yitzchaki) among Jewish scholars.
The Sotah ritual in Numbers 5:11-31 has been viewed as a trial by ordeal, but three Jewish interpreters, R. Herbert Chanan Brichto, R. Emanuel Rackman, and R. Yaakov Kamenetsky, argue that the point of the ritual was to find the woman innocent.
In this episode of TanakhCast, the hosts engage in a discussion where they explore and analyze four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles.
In a podcast series called TanakhCast #173: The Retcon Edition, the hosts delve into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles, offering reflections and interpretations on the text.
In "The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga," Yitzchak Blau reviews Samuel J. Levine's book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum?" which explores the idea of Joseph from the Bible having autism.
Rambam's Fourth of the Thirteen Principles of Faith delineates God's separation from creation and the concept of Creation Ex Nihilo, diverging from Plato and Aristotle's viewpoints.
TanakhCast #128 focuses on interpreting and discussing 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, covering material from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
Gidon Rothstein responds to Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl's essay, highlighting their shared background influenced by Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's teachings but differing on certain points.
TanakhCast is a podcast that delves into the Tanakh, examining 4 chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles every two weeks.