When Satmar Censored the Hatam Sofer
William Gewirtz continues to offer his thoughts on the meaning of bein ha-shemashot.
The Balabatish Daf Yomi Revolution
How did daf yomi evolve from a yeshiva-centered program to one focused on the working Jew? Zev Eleff offers a historical overview of the daf yomi revolution.
The Customs of Sefirah aren’t about Mourning. They are about Quarantine.
Ben Greenfield looks at the similarity between Sefirah observances and quarantine, and suggests a new way to understand the connection.
Letter to the Editor: Response to Leead Staller on Euthanasia
Can Halakhah really countenance euthanasia? Alan Jotkowitz responds to Leead Staller
Reading and Seeing Child Marriage in the Talmud
Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli offers a novel interpretation of the Talmudic sugya of miun that offers profound insight into how the Rabbis dealt with the problem of child sexual abuse.
A Tone Meant
Dov Lerner weaves together Scripture, midrash and rabbinic commentary in urging closer attention to tone in public discourse.
What are the Essential Questions and Structures of Talmud Study?
Yaakov Jaffe responds to David Stein's earlier call to revamp the standard day school Talmud curriculum.
Sharpening the Definition of Holeh Lefanenu: The Diamond Princess and the Limits of Quarantine
Sharon Galper Grossman and Shamai A. Grossman, leading doctors writing from quarantine, explain why even the Noda be-Yehuda, who requires that the sick person be before us, would agree that a public health crisis is subject to the leniencies of pikuah nefesh.
In Plain Sight: Jewish Masquerade from Clueless to the Rabbis
Why have stories of Jewish masquerade captured audiences since ancient times? In her latest, Malka Z. Simkovich explores the hidden meaning behind dressing up, from the Second Temple to '90s cinema.
Born to Return
Alex Ozar explores the significance of Torah study in the womb.
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