richards | February 18, 2017
In response to Talmud to Betsy DeVos: Yes, We Need Public Schools by Adam Kirsch: I am a big fan of Adam Kirschs Talmud column, and usually enjoy readings views on this monumental and highly complex work that has kept our people preoccupied for over a 1,000 years. Even if his views are cursory, they are fresh and I think positive. This week, however, was exceptional.
richards | February 12, 2017
Sort by: Relevance Newest First Oldest First Talmud, The: the basic compendium of Jewish law and thought; its tractates mainly comprise the discussions collectively known as the Gemara, which elucidate the germinal statements of law (mishnayot) collectively known as the Mishnah; when unspecified refers to the Talmud Bavli, the edition developed in Babylonia, and edited at the end of the fifth century C.E.; the Talmud Yerushalmi is the edition compiled in the Land of Israel at the end of the fourth century C.E.
richards | February 10, 2017
A feature of Sefaria.org visualizing connections between the Talmud and Tanakh. Image from screenshot JERUSALEM (RNS) For some, the notion of delving into the Talmud in English for free with the click of a mouse was something they could only dream of. But now that dream is becoming a reality.
richards | February 9, 2017
[COMMUNICATED CONTENT] The ArtScroll editions of Talmud and Mishnah.
richards | February 8, 2017
Given that its is one if not the most essential Jewish texts, the Talmud can be surprisingly hard to come by. But not anymore: The Jewish start-up Sefaria just released a free digital version into the public domain. The William Davidson Talmud is an edition of the Babylonian Talmud with parallel translations into English and Modern Hebrew
richards | February 7, 2017
The following message appeared on Sefarias blog to announce the addition: More than fifty years ago, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Even-Israel took it upon himself to make the Talmud, the central text of Jewish life, available to all. In 1965, he began translating the 37 tractates of the Talmud from ancient Aramaic into Modern Hebrew, with an English translation published in the Koren Talmud Bavli NoEdition
richards | February 6, 2017
What do preparing for the Super Bowl and rabbinic literature have in common? More than you would think, according to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. As Tom Brady and company get ready to face the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 5, Kraft spoke with the Forward about his religious upbringing, his relationship with Israel, and what it takes to prepare for the biggest stage in one of the most complicated, strategic sports
richards | February 6, 2017
Priestly Blessings at the Western Wall Yonatan Sindel/Flash 90 Interestingly and fascinatingly enough the Talmud tractate of Baba Basra discusses in part in the daf yomi (daily page of Talmud studied all over the Jewish world) forthis week the matter of building walls and who has the obligation to pay for such a necessary and protective wall around a city or a property. The tractate that we began to once again study about ten days ago is about real estate, properties, partnerships and the inevitable disputes that result.
richards | February 6, 2017
Literary criticAdam Kirschis readinga page of Talmuda day, along with Jews around the world. In a week dominated by news of President Donald Trumps planned border wall, the ethics of walls have been much debated. Good fences make good neighbors, the saying goes; but Robert Frost thought otherwise
richards | February 6, 2017
The Tu BShvat Seder placed special emphasis on Shivat Haminim the Seven Species of produce native to the Land of Israel, which are mentioned in the Torah: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and honey. Although in many parts of the world it is still winter, Tu BShvat the 15th of Shvat, the New Year of the Trees, also known as Chag HaIlanot, foretells the coming of spring and presents an opportunity to honor the forthcoming season with a heightened taste.
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