Talmud

'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief - review

This influential vision of Judaism places belief and commitment, not philosophy, at the heart of salvation.

Disputation between Christian and Jewish scholars. Woodcut by Johann von Armssheim, 1483.
AN ILLUSTRATION of the United States Declaration of Independence inside a page of the Talmud.

'Talmud of America' project brings Jewish readings to US 'sacred' texts

Israelis attend a protest march against the decision of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire head of Shin Bat Ronen Bar, at the entrance to Jerusalem, March 19, 2025.

Israel’s biggest threats demand unity, not partisan warfare - opinion

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The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion


What is the value of arguing? - book review

Can the authors’ scenarios help navigate divisive, confusing hot topics?

 PALESTINIANS PASS the security barrier in Aida refugee camp, in Bethlehem this past February.

Can we ever learn to 'live Talmudically?' - opinion

 FAST FOOD is a similar story.

'Simpsons' writer describes how writers' room is like hevruta

Stern, who is the younger brother of the wonderful character actor, Daniel Stern, got his start in television writing for The Wonder Years.

 THE SIMPSONS

David Weiss Halivni, pioneering and sometimes controversial Talmudist, dies at 94

Halivni’s fluency in a wide range of Jewish texts and thinkers was stunning, according to many of the people who studied with him.

 Survivor and Talmud scholar Rabbi David Weiss Halivni was associated with Columbia University for 35 years.

Three ladies, three lattes: Doing the ‘Daf’

You ask the questions, the three latte ladies provide the answers!

 STUDYING TALMUD at a women’s beit midrash in Gush Etzion.

The ‘Talmudic Encyclopedia’ enters the home stretch to completion

The editors of the massive work – begun in 1947 – will be finishing their project by 2024.

 RABBI PROF. AVRAHAM STEINBERG (R) with the Talmudic Encyclopedia’ set.

Agunah Day as the aftermath of war

While Jewish law bends over backwards to resolve this human tragedy, by wisely loosening the strictures of proof of death ordinarily demanded by Jewish law.

 RABBI PROF. Michael J. Broyde delivers an address about the Tripartite Agreement at an event in 2019.

TikTok Talmud: How Miriam Anzovin brought Daf Yomi to young people

Anzovin succeeded at every educator's dream – making difficult material relevant to their audience.

 SCREEN GRAB from 'Daf Reactions!'

Daf Yomi on TikTok

We always face the challenge of popularizing Torah while maintaining its integrity and preserving our reverence for Torah.

 'And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God' (Exodus - Tetzaveh)

Meet the TikTok star making Daf Yomi relatable for millennials, Gen Z

Miriam Anzovin is the millennial TikToker making Gemara more accessible on one of today's leading social media platforms.

 Miriam Anzovin