by Dr. Elana Stein Hain
Dr. Elana Stein Hain from Shalom Hartman Institute explores the ethical and halachic considerations of whether ends justify means, using examples from Jewish texts to illustrate the spectrum of permissible actions to achieve noble goals and the moral implications of such decisions.…
by Dr. Deena Rabinovich
Dr. Deena Rabinovich from Yeshiva University explores the transformation of Eliyahu Hanavi from a zealous and strict prophet in the Tanakh to a more approachable and compassionate figure in the Midrashim, examining his origins, character evolution, and his significant impact in Jewish tradition.…
by Dr. Daniel Rynhold
Dr. Daniel Rynhold from Yeshiva University delves into the intricate relationship between ethics and religion, exploring whether being ethical is inherently wrong from a religious standpoint by contrasting the views of Leibovitz with those of Levinas and Soloveitchik.…
by Rabbi Menachem Leibtag
Rabbi Menachem Leibtag from Yeshivat Har Etzion discusses the transition from prophecy to wisdom during the Second Temple period, emphasizing the debate on whether to continue fasting on Tisha B’Av and God’s response through Zeharya.…
by Judy Klitsner
Judy Klitsner from Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies explores the concept of imposter syndrome and its implications for personal and national identity, tracing its relevance from the daughters of Egypt to the daughters of Zelophehad.…
by Rabbi Yitzchak Blau
Rabbi Yitzchak Blau from Yeshivat Orayta explores the tension between collective punishment and individual responsibility, examining biblical, philosophical, and Kabbalistic perspectives on whether children suffer for their parents’ sins.…
by Rabbi Dovi Nadel
Rabbi Dovi Nadel from SAR High School/National Bible Contest suggests the foundational stories in Bereishit, such as Gan Eden, Cain and Abel, and the Flood, serve as the genetic code for understanding the entire Torah, and demonstrates how these narratives are reflected in and inform the stories of Avraham and beyond.…
by Rabbi Zachary Truboff
Rabbi Zach Truboff from the International Beit Din delves into the prohibition against returning to Egypt, exploring its deeper significance beyond mere geography, and discusses the historical, ethical, and spiritual implications.…
by Rabbi Jeffrey S. Fox
Rabbi Jeff Fox from Yeshivat Maharat discusses how one should view Gemara and how it became the central text it is today. Is Gemara a law code or something else?…
by Rabbi Menachem Leibtag
Rabbi Menachem Leibtag from Yeshivat Har Etzion explores the different interpretations and applications of the term “ger” (stranger or convert) in the Torah, highlighting its significance and implications for both Jewish law and communal responsibilities.…
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zuckier from Yeshiva University/Machon Siach delves into the structure and analysis of two complex sugyas in the Gemara, focusing on seven statements of Rava and their interpretations.…
by Dr. Yael Ziegler
Dr. Yael Ziegler from Matan Institute explores the complexities and moral decline in Sefer Shoftim, focusing on the stories of Yiftach and the concubine from Giv’ah, which illustrate Israel’s departure from Avraham’s path.…
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