Talmudic Readings

Elli Fischer examines the interplay between Talmudic Halakhah and Aggadah.

Elli Fischer on Rasbhi's passing, his legacy, and some other rabbinic legacies, as well.

The propriety of celebrating the downfall of enemies presents a complex web of questions and seemingly contradictory Jewish texts. Michael Kurin makes sense of this subject and proposes a framework for applying it to matters of Israeli public policy.

Lehrhaus founder Shlomo Zuckier examines the debate about whether we can repeat Teshuvah for the same sin.

Shlomo Zuckier explores the nature of Yom Kippur and its relationship to atonement.

In the wake of recent painful times for the Jewish people, Batsheva Leah Weinstein discusses the ways halakha guides emotion through pain and joy.

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

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

Dan Ornstein explains how three Talmudic stories about mishloah manot and matanot le-evyonim on Purim can sensitize us to how to relate to the recipients of these gifts.

What can the Talmud teach us about living through a pandemic? Avi Strausberg argues that it teaches us quite a bit about strengthening acts of kindness and solidarity in our communities.