“It is more important to me to explain a [philosophical] principle than any other thing that I teach.” (Rambam, Mishna Berachot, 9:7) Illuminating Jewish Thought is a contemporary, multi-volume series
In this book, the world of the Bible and traditional Jewish commentary meets the interpretive creativity of artists from different cultures and religions. Through these artistic works, the authors of
The rabbis and professors of Yeshiva University come together in this latest volume of the Mitokh Ha-Ohel (Within the Tent) series to present scholarly and insightful essays on the Festival prayers. L
Why is wine so central to Jewish rituals? Is talmudic medical advice binding today? What is the connection between long meals and long life? And when is it appropriate to apply a humra? In this page-b
"An indispensable tool for all students of the Talmud on every level. With over 3,500 definitions, appendices, abbreviations, and more. Authoritative, easy-to-use, vowelized Aramaic text with Eng
The subject of repentance, or teshuvah, captivated Rabbi Soloveitchik's imagination, and it is easy to understand why. As a transformation of the personality in response to the divine will, teshuvah u
