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Explaining Sarah’s Absence: Why Sarah is not Mentioned at the Akeidah

Sarah's conspicuous absence from the dramatic Akeidah narrative is the subject of both traditional and scholarly interpretation. Michael Wolff offers an approach through the lens of gender roles.

Legal Fictions II: A Narrative Reflection on Shekalim 6:2 

As part of his Legal Fictions creative project, Dovid Campbell reimagines the content of Mishna Shekalim 6:2 in an evocative narrative of disability and Temple service.

Humanitarian Aid for Gaza: A Halakhic Argument

David Polsky explores a passage in the Sifrei that is key to articulating a Halakahic position on withholding food as a military tactic.

TIMELY THOUGHTS

Humanitarian Aid for Gaza: A Halakhic Argument

David Polsky explores a passage in the Sifrei that is key to articulating a Halakahic position on withholding food as a military tactic.
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SCHOLARSHIP

Legal Fictions II: A Narrative Reflection on Shekalim 6:2 

As part of his Legal Fictions creative project, Dovid Campbell reimagines the content of Mishna Shekalim 6:2 in an evocative narrative of disability and Temple service.

COMMENTARY

Explaining Sarah’s Absence: Why Sarah is not Mentioned at the Akeidah

Sarah's conspicuous absence from the dramatic Akeidah narrative is the subject of both traditional and scholarly interpretation. Michael Wolff offers an approach through the lens of gender roles.

Humanitarian Aid for Gaza: A Halakhic Argument

David Polsky explores a passage in the Sifrei that is key to articulating a Halakahic position on withholding food as a military tactic.

A Parable of Barriers

Maccabees Redux 

CULTURE

Legal Fictions II: A Narrative Reflection on Shekalim 6:2 

As part of his Legal Fictions creative project, Dovid Campbell reimagines the content of Mishna Shekalim 6:2 in an evocative narrative of disability and Temple service.