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I Saw My Grandmother’s Soul Leave Her Body
I know the soul exists. Perhaps that’s not a big claim given how often people talk about souls. Despite all that attention, however, it remains difficult to know what the soul is, and how it affects our lives.
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A Jewish Journal Cover Story: The Accidental Talmudist
My voyage through the sea of Talmud began with a miracle and ended in transformation. I joined 90,000 Jews at MetLife Stadium to celebrate the completion of the 7 1/2 year cycle.
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What are the Noahide Laws?
The Noahide laws are laws given by God to all mankind. They’re fairly straightforward, but like anything in matters of faith, there’s endless depth available for those who inquire.
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The Jewish Valentine’s Day
Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel said, “Israel had no days as festive as the 15th of Av, when the maidens of Jerusalem would go out dressed in white… and dance in the vineyards.”
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Comedians In The Talmud
There have always been jokers among us. Their destiny is not like everyone else’s…
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Can You Spot The Latino?
My teacher called “Salvador Litvak” on the first day of class, and I told her I go by “Alex.” No one batted an eye, but deep down I felt like a coward.
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A Torah Service In Geobbel’s House
In every age they rise up to destroy us, but the Holy One [and the U.S. Army!] rescues us from their hands!
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Yeshiva Rowers 🤣
Yeshiva University decides to offer a new sport: rowing. Unfortunately, the team loses one race after another. Though they train for hours every day, they always finish dead last.
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Day 715 – Murder at a Purim Feast
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.