Personal Reflections

In honor of Hanukkah, Admiel Kosman considers literary and aggadic traditions that depict holy people as burning flames or sources of light. He proposes that these traditions be read in light of Martin Buber’s insight regarding the dialogical personality.

Nechama Sternberg contemplates her relationship to her grandfather, and remarks on the person he was in life.

As the tumultuous events of 2020 continue into the heady days of summer, the Lehrhaus is looking back, with short reflections on the moments we have been thinking about. Our first reflection is from new Lehrhaus editor Yosef Lindell, thinking about his lonely return to communal prayer.

Shlomo Riskin remembers how Yeshiva University's late Professor Louis Feldman helped him make the greatest decision of his life.

Eric Suben considers various Jewish and non-Jewish representations of angels and their significance in his life.

David Berger's eulogy for Revel's late Prof. Arthur Hyman, a leading scholar of Medieval Jewish philosophy.

Alex Fleksher explores the intersection between Hamilton and the ba'al teshuvah experience. 

Media culture scholar, Matt Sienkiewicz, reflects on the Maccabeats phenomenon and the group's first viral smash.

Hillel Broder reviews the latest release from Jeremiah Lockwood.

Beverly Siegel reflects on memory and love in Jewish life and tradition.