Talmudic Readings

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.

Tzvi Sinensky offers a fresh look at one of Rabbinic Judaism's most important mottos.

David Stein with a fresh look at the methods and priorities of teaching Talmud in Modern Orthodox day schools.

Levi Morrow explores how the Rabbis use creative exegesis to save the world from drowning in a flood

Miriam Gedwiser explores the time Rabban Yohanan ben Zakai's students sought to comfort their teacher.

The most enjoyable feature of the book is the brilliant and creative integration of the daily Talmudic folio Kurshan studies with experiences of her life.

What does the makeup of the altar drainage pipes tell us about the nature of holiness? Shlomo Zuckier explores!

The Talmud criticizes the heretic Elisha ben Avuyah, or Aher, for listening to Greek music. But what did he do wrong? Todd Berman uses a close reading of Rashi’s comments on the Talmudic passage to explain.

Eliav Grossman examines the Talmud's account of drinking on Purim, reading it as directed at Christian texts and traditions.

Shlomo Zuckier explores some surprising connections between the Talmud and the field of behavioral economics.