Talmud

Is there a halachic basis to refuse to serve alongside a female paramedic? – opinion

A reading of the Talmud suggests that a soldier who won’t engage in life-saving activity on the merit of avoiding physical contact is but a ‘pious fool’

Police officers stand by as ultra-Orthodox men block a road during a protest against conscription into the IDF in Bnei Brak in August.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their vote during elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center, Nov. 25, 2025.

Jewish voting: How ancient Jewish tradition helped shape modern democracy - opinion

 Hebrew Typewriter

What Tisha B’Av can teach about the silencing, and creative defiance, of Jewish writers - opinion

 Second Temple Model

Beyond mourning: Rebuilding the Temple starts with rebuilding Israeli society - opinion


Sukkot: Lulav unity and sukkah unity

Despite the obvious hierarchy among the four elements, they are all included in one arrangement, thereby modeling the ideal of an inclusive society.

 LOVELY BOUQUET: Inspecting lulavim at Jerusalem’s Four Species market.

What does the Bible, Judaism think of kings and queens?

Written in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, a leader with integrity who put responsibility before everything else and under whose reign the Jewish communities of the Commonwealth enjoyed freedom.

 What does the Bible say about monarchy? Do we need a king or queen now, according to Jewish law? (Illustrative).

Yom Kippur: The art of ideological repentance

Understanding Judaism cannot be attained in the comfort of observing its laws or studying its texts. It occupies infinite space, beyond the limitations of the human mind and heart.

 REPENTANCE IS, by far, the greatest miracle.

When should you trust in your investments?

Three good tips for investing your money: Trust the process, make smart decisions and ask for help or guidance.

STUDENTS in school.

Missouri bagel shop goes viral for Talmud-inspired push to feed the poor

The principle of feeding the needy is so ingrained in Jewish tradition that the Talmud quote posted at the counter of Goldie's Bagels is traditionally recited in Aramaic at the seder.

Bagel and "cream cheese and lox."

Married women in Judaism must cover their hair in public - Talmud

There is an undisputed halachic, societal expectation that married women cover their heads. This next installment examines Judaism's laws on married women's hair covering.

 WIG SALON in Jerusalem.

Is Judaism's sotah ritual just meant to humiliate women?

The continuation of an analysis of Judaism's laws on married women's hair covering.

 IN AKKADIAN, ‘pe-ra wasarat’ means hair that is unloosened rather than uncovered.

Muslim-German women's delegation visits Israel to learn about women's religious study

The women were in Israel as part of the Alliance of German Dialogue Institutions (BDDI), an Islamic union that works across Germany to develop relationships between people of different faiths.

 Muslim-German women's delegation at Midreshet Lindenbaum.

What is the value of arguing? - book review

Can the authors’ scenarios help navigate divisive, confusing hot topics?

 PALESTINIANS PASS the security barrier in Aida refugee camp, in Bethlehem this past February.

Can we ever learn to 'live Talmudically?' - opinion

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