Yeshivat Har Etzion

Shai Goldman in Tablet · 20 Sep

Shai Goldman reflects on contrasting educational experiences between his gap year at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel and his subsequent studies at Columbia University.

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The “Remembering Zachariah” Edition

Promised Podcast · 29 Aug

This episode of the Promised Podcast provides a poignant remembrance of Zachariah Haber, an IDF soldier and promising scholar whose life was tragically cut short.

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Do We Deserve the Land? Two Prominent Rabbis Debate the Theological Significance of the Withdrawal

Myles Brody in Jewish Action · 23 Jul

Rabbi Amnon Bazak of Yeshivat Har Etzion argues that the proposed Gaza withdrawal is a punishment for the nation's sins, emphasizing that settling the land is dependent on spiritual righteousness.

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How Do We Partner? The Benefits of Shared Leadership

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

The text delves into the concept of partnership and shared leadership, drawing from the personal loss of Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Hexter and discussing the importance of complementary roles in leadership teams.

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Shadal: How Did He Approach Torah Commentary (Part 2) - JJ Kimche

The Habura · 13 Feb 2022

This text provides some background information about J.J. Kimche, who is a PhD candidate in modern religious philosophy at Harvard University and specializes in the intersection between Modern European philosophy and Post-Enlightenment Jewish thought.

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Shadal: The Man and his Works (Part 1) - JJ Kimche

The Habura · 7 Feb 2022

This text appears to be a brief introduction to Samuel David Luzzatto, also known as Shadal, who was an Italian Jewish scholar, poet, and member of the Wissenschaft des Judentums movement.

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The Rational Theology of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein

David Landes in Lehrhaus · 12 Apr 2021

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, a renowned Jewish scholar and leader, wrote a book titled "Henry More: The Rational Theology of a Cambridge Platonist" which is based on his doctoral dissertation.

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Teaching Talmud in the 21st Century: A Student Voice

Dan Jutan, Dov Greenwood, and Meir Kerzner, Dan Jutan, Dov Greenwood, Meir Kerzner in Lehrhaus · 15 Aug 2019

In "Teaching Talmud in the 21st Century: A Student Voice," the authors express gratitude to their educational institutions and highlight the importance of incorporating student perspectives into discussions on Modern Orthodox high school curricula and Talmud study.

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The Tension that is Tanakh

Yaakov Beasley in Lehrhaus · 12 Apr 2018

The article explores the evolving landscape of Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) study, highlighting the renewed emphasis on religious value in interpreting biblical texts.

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An Alternate View on Rav Aharon Lichtenstein and Academic Talmud Study

Lawrence Kaplan in Lehrhaus · 19 Mar 2018

Professor Avraham (Rami) Reiner examines Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's views on academic Talmud study in his recent essay, suggesting a shift in Lichtenstein's stance over time from rejection to partial acceptance.

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Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein and Academic Talmud Study

Rami Reiner in Lehrhaus · 1 Feb 2018

At the sixteenth World Congress of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem in 2013, a special session was dedicated to Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein in honor of his 80th birthday, reflecting on his profound influence on Talmudic study and academic endeavors.

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There Is Nothing New Under the Sun: A Reply to Gil Perl

Gidon Rothstein in Lehrhaus · 23 Nov 2017

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.

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Women, Talmud Study, and Avodat Hashem

Aharon Lichtenstein in Lehrhaus · 30 Oct 2017

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein emphasizes the importance of women's Torah study and religious practice, rooted in a concern for current and future generations.

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Is a Modern Orthodox Humash Even Possible?

Yaakov Bieler in Lehrhaus · 13 Jun 2017

Yosef Lindell's article discusses the need for a new Modern Orthodox Humash that meets the needs of contemporary synagogue attendees, highlighting the shortcomings of existing editions like the Soncino Hertz Pentateuch and the ArtScroll Stone edition.

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When God is Near: On the High Holidays

Jewish Action · 20 Sep 2016

Rabbi Yehuda Amital's book "When God Is Near: On the High Holidays," adapted and edited by Rabbi Yoel Amital and translated by Karen Fish, captures the essence of Rav Amital's teachings at Yeshivat Har Etzion.

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Remembering Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, zt”l

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein was a prominent figure in the Jewish world, born in 1933 in Paris and later moving to the United States to study under renowned rabbis such as Yitzchok Hutner and Yosef Dov Soloveitchik.

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Strength and Splendor: A Tribute to Rav Aharon Lichtenstein

Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, a revered rabbinic figure, was honored at his funeral for embodying a balance of authority (koach) and beauty (hadar) in his teachings.

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Strength and Splendor: A Tribute to Rav Aharon Lichtenstein

Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, ztl, was honored in a tribute for his blend of authority (koach) and beauty (hadar) in Torah teachings.

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A Gentle Giant of Torah

Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

The text portrays a figure known as Rav Aharon, a revered Torah scholar at Yeshivat Har Etzion, who was initially seen as stern and aloof but was discovered to possess a gentle and caring nature.

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A Gentle Giant of Torah

Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rabbi Yitzchok Eisenman reflects on his encounters with Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, a towering figure in Torah study known for his humility and meticulousness.

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What is the Legacy of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein?

Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg in Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's legacy is multifaceted and open to interpretation, with different perspectives emerging about his teachings and approach.

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What is the Legacy of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein?

Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg in Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's legacy is multifaceted and subject to interpretation, with different individuals seeing him in various ways.

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A Personal Reminiscence

Julius Berman in Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rav Betzalel Zolty, in a eulogy for Rav Elimelech Bar-Shaul, referred to the unique bond between individuals like brothers, highlighting the irreplaceable nature of such relationships.

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A Personal Reminiscence

Julius Berman in Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rav Betzalel Zolty, chief rabbi of Jerusalem, compared his deep sense of loss upon the passing of his colleague, Rav Elimelech Bar-Shaul, to Dovid HaMelech's distress over Yehonatan, highlighting the irreplaceable bond of brotherhood.

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On Complexity and Clarity

Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rabbi Shalom Carmy reflects on the teachings and legacy of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, emphasizing the importance of navigating complexity and balancing conflicting values in life.

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