Tanakh

Was the teiva an attempt to save Moshe's life? David Fried challenges our assumptions about the purpose of the wicker basket in the river.

Lehrhaus Founding and Consulting Editor Elli Fischer on why R. Mendel of Rimanov is said to have spoken about the man every Shabbat for 22 consecutive years, and why reciting parshat ha-man the Tuesday before Parshat Beshalah might not be a segulah for parnasa, but R. Mendel's exhortation to be content with our lot.

Ezra Sivan challenges our understanding of the fifth commandment and all of Sefer Devarim.

Yisroel Ben-Porat offers historical, hashkafic, and personal reflections on what’s often called the “Judeo-Christian” tradition and whether a Torah u-Madda outlook can embrace the study of Christianity.

Psalm 121, recited fervently in online prayer spaces and from the Senate floor alike since March, is subject to a seemingly mind-boggling array of interpretations. Michael Weiner blazes a path through the interpretive chaos.

Tzvi Sinensky contends that the rabbinic and feminist readings of Vashti are not diametrically opposed.

With masterful translation, Tzvi Novick offers a glimpse of Israeli culture to our English readers.

Yitzchak Etshalom comments on the relationship between Lavan and Yaakov.

Jon Kelsen uncovers a deeper rabbinic meaning to the blood needed to "passover" the Israelites.

David Curwin explores the evidence that Jacob may have made a fatal mistake in not conquering Canaan upon returning.