Bereishit

Gavriel Lakser argues that the first two chapter of Genesis give us different insights into the character of God. The first chapter shows us a transcendent and omnipotent God, while the second shows us a God much more imminent and concerned for the lives of the creation. These two aspects are complimentary and mutually deepens our understanding of the human-God relationship.

Tamar Weissman shows how the Druze minority in Israel remarkably resemble the biblical Kenites.

Daniel Lifshitz explains the connection between Abraham, Gideon, and David through the lens of this week's Parshah and Haftarah.

The Mei Ha-Shiloah’s statements on predetermination pose a theological challenge to foundational Jewish doctrines. In an analysis weaving together several Torah narratives and Izhbitzer commentaries, Reuven Boshnack proposes an empowering interpretation of the Mei Ha-Shiloah.

Sam Borodach traces the role of clothing throughout the Joseph narrative.

Aryeh Klapper recreating a patriarchal voice.

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

Did Rabbeinu Bahya mention a lightning rod centuries before it was discovered? Yaakov Taubes takes us on a journey through science, magic, and religion to help explain this medieval commentator’s cryptic comment about the Tower of Babel.

Lazarre Simckes analyses Joseph’s dreams through the lens of trauma psychology.

Ari Lamm on The Boss and The Bible