Bereishit

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

Ezra Sivan compares biblical covenants, the all-important circumcision of Abraham and Shabbat

This week's Parashah introduces us to the city of Shechem. Tamar Weissman examines the various appearances of this city throughout Tanakh, explaining that while it is a city of rupture, it is also one of covenant and fraternity.

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

Jacob is described in Rabbinic thought as a pursuer of truth, but many have questioned whether this aligns with the simple reading of the text. Gavriel Lakser argues that a close reading shows that it does, even if he made some mistakes along the way.

Alex Ozar drills down on the point of the Akeidah, responding to Herzl Hefter and Tzvi Sinensky.

How should one respond to ominous cultural trends that have not yet had a direct impact? Alex Maged's thoughts on the rape of Dinah.

Shlomo Zuckier on the mechanics of a midrashic motif.

Ari Lamm on The Boss and The Bible

Sam Glauber examines Abraham's place in his society.