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Tzvi Sinensky

Tzvi Sinensky
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Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky is a scholar and educator who provides intellectual tools for navigating today’s polarized world. He explores balanced judgment, civil discourse, and the challenges of Jewish manhood in an age of confusion. He has published widely in Tradition, First Things, and The Lehrhaus, recently edited a volume of Rabbi Norman Lamm’s Talmudic essays, and is writing a book on Job, examining the interplay between relationships and faith. He serves as Director of Judaic Studies at Main Line Classical Academy and the Lamm Legacy Archives and works as an independent editor of scholarly Jewish works. He lives in Lower Merion, PA, with his wife and three children and is a proud past editor at The Lehrhaus.

The Passover Pandemic

In a piece that resonates today, Tzvi Sinensky examines what made the Jews' salvation from the plague of the firstborns so miraculous.

Esther the Queen, Hester Prynne, and The Scarlet Letter as Biblical Commentary

Tzvi Sinensky explores the hidden world of Esther with the help of Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Between “Reid” and Learning: Behag on Sefirat Ha-Omer

Tzvi Sinensky comments on the pitfalls of being overly dependent on the "Talmudic reid."

Mikra Bikkurim at the Seder: A View from Deuteronomy

Tzvi Sinensky suggests that we can best understand the Haggadah against the backdrop of Sefer Devarim.

Vashti: Feminist or Foe?

Tzvi Sinensky contends that the rabbinic and feminist readings of Vashti are not diametrically opposed.

Unorthodox? How Megillat Esther Justifies the Holiday of Purim

Tzvi Sinensky suggests that the Megillah itself confronts the question of Purim's legitimacy.

Haggai: Prophet of Elul

Tzvi Sinensky on how Sefer Haggai unlocks the meaning of Hodesh Elul.

Tu be-Av and the Concubine of Givah

Tzvi Sinensky explores the Biblical origins of Tu be-Av.

Revisiting Mendelssohn’s Living Script

Tzvi Sinensky responds to Lawrence Kaplan and continues the discussion on Mendelssohn and Jewish law.
Dr. Norman Lamm

Dr. Norman Lamm’s Trailblazing Talmudic Methodology

Tzvi Sinensky makes a case to consider Rabbi Norman Lamm as pathbreaking Talmud innovator.