Why on earth would we put God on hold?

Bringing an offering to the Temple was within the means of even the poorest people, but bringing it correctly required attentiveness.

Shall we really break bones because someone called out a name?

The curious ritual of the tzara’at examination

Sometimes it takes an outsider to solve inside problems.

If baldness is good, why can’t I take a razor to my head?

As Purim approaches, we encounter a Talmudic conundrum:
Rava said: One must become so intoxicated on Purim that he cannot distinguish between “Cursed is Haman” and “Blessed is Mordechai.” Rabbah and Rav Zeira celebrated the Purim feast together. They became intoxicated. Rabbah arose and slaughtered Rav Zeira.