Scholarship

Ari Elias-Bachrach examines the Israel Cheif Rabbi's recent decision not to bury the mother of a get-refuser.

David Fried argues that the question of Moses seeing the face of God reveals the tragic choice Moses made in choosing between his own spirituality and that of his people.

Elli Fischer looks back at 30 years of Daf Yomi celebrations.

David Polsky meticulously analyzes Halakhic sources on the use of force by officers of the law.

Avi Killip explores three Talmudic stories dealing with the feelings of discomfort that can be involved in helping the poor, even when we know it’s the right thing to do.

In the next installment of our Torah u-Madda symposium, Dr. Erica Brown reflects on the concepts and values expressed by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks zt"l in his discussions on the integration of Torah and secular life.

Tzvi Sinensky explores the Talmudic version of the Roman myth of Narcissus

Shlomo Zuckier takes on the Mr. Cheshvan culture industry.

Yakov Nagen's Soul of the Mishna contains a wealth of readings that combine academic, literary, and spiritual perspectives on the Mishnah, writes Richard Hidary. Read the full review of the book, now accessible to an English-speaking audience, in our latest at the Lehrhaus.

Kate Rozansky explores the life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai through the prism of the women in his life.