Torah & Talmud Studies

The Torah and the Talmud provide the written foundation for Jewish belief and practice. But to the Jewish people, they are much more. They tell the story of the Jews’ journey from creation to present day through the exploration of genealogy, customs, beliefs and laws. They link the meticulously chronicled interpretations of the ancient sages with the traditions that define our many and often conflicting definitions of what it means to live as a Jew today.

This sub-section discusses all the written works that support Jewish practice, from the Tanakh to the Shulchan Aruch, (the Code of Law that defines how we eat), as well as contemporary legal decisions. We use authoritative sources and experts to explain Jewish texts and decisions.

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Latest articles in Torah & Talmud Studies

Exodus and New World Slavery

The story of Exodus reflects the sociological reality of slavery as documented regarding the New World enslavement of Africans and their descendants.

Jan 27, 2012 – Shayna Abramson

The Sequence of Primary Rabbinical Literature on Jewish Law

The Torah, the Mishnah, the Tosefta, the Talmud and the Sefer haHinnuch work together in the Understanding of Jewish Law.

Sep 22, 2011 – Marilynn Hughes

In the Bible, Who Told Abraham to Sacrifice His Son?

An unconventional reading of Genesis:22 in the original Hebrew suggests that an impostor, not the One God, told Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac.

Aug 14, 2011 – Ken Braiterman

The Old Testament Gets a Bad Rap

The Hebrew Bible, cast as the Old Testament, acquired a reputation for being heavy on retribution and light on love. How true is this?

Apr 5, 2011 – David Hornestay

The Aftermath of Moses at Mount Sinai

Moses delivered the Ten Commandments to the People of Israel at Mount Sinai. This delivery and its multiform message had extraordinary consequences.

Jan 13, 2011 – Gary Lilienthal

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