Talmud

How does one recover from a devastating tragedy? Remembering Rabbi Yaakov Yehoshua Falk, the 'Pnei Yehoshua,' with 10 facts about his life and works.

*Nun* often symbolizes faithfulness and continuity, drawing connections to the soul's eternal journey and resilience against adversity.

The shape of the letter 'Dalet' resembles a door, with its open and closed sides. Its numerical value is four, symbolizing the four corners of the Earth, signifying growth in all directions.

Discover how Halberstadt, Germany, became a hub of Jewish learning and culture, all thanks to a visionary banker who lived centuries ago.

One morning, Rabbi Kalonymus found a manuscript on his desk, known back then as a "Kuntres." Flipping through it, he discovered an incredible idea—a commentary on the Talmud! Although unaware of the author, Rabbi Kalonymus began using the Kuntres that very day to teach the Talmud.

On Shavuot, we received the Torah. Our sages said Mount Sinai was named for the hatred it brought from the nations of the world. They hate us and try to seize the Torah through distortion and by opposing the Oral Torah.

A new study confirms black seed oil's effectiveness in managing diabetes and blood pressure, aligning with ancient teachings from the Talmud.

In ancient times, when the Temple stood, Adar was filled with joyous celebrations marked in the "Scroll of the Fasts." On these days, people rejoiced, and mourning or fasting was forbidden.

From a butcher's scam to a near-burning of the Talmud in Cologne - a historical twist.

Every now and then, the maskilim, writers from the Jewish Enlightenment, made funny mistakes when they confidently discussed the Talmud and Jewish law. So, what happens when this scholar things in cheder fell off the radar, leading to some pretty awkward situations?

693 years ago, on the 9th of Cheshvan, Rabbi Asher ben Yechiel, fondly known as the Rosh, passed away, leaving a lasting impact on Talmudic scholarship and halachic rulings.

Ever had a bad dream that ruined your morning? While the Talmud suggests dreams can be prophetic, most scholars agree they stem from daily thoughts. How can we address disturbing dreams or prevent nightmares?

Suffering from frequent stomach pain, indigestion, or gut bacteria? Incorporate shiba tea in your daily beverage routine and see wonders. Plus, discover its unexpected connection to the Babylonian Talmud.

The artist R' Yoni Gerstein no longer illustrates children's books, instead using his talents to illustrate religious texts. "The difference between ordinary drawings and Jewish ones cannot be described," he emphasizes. Why does each book take him years to complete?

Conjoined twins from Bhutan surprised doctors with their bond after separation, echoing a story from the Talmud.

Can a person's given name be changed, and when is it advisable to do so?

The tale of Jerusalem's deliverance on the 25th of Tevet.

What was the focus of Hanoch Daum's weekly column in 'Yedioth Ahronoth'? Hint: Behind the 'searching' pretense lies a profound soul with fond memories of studying a Talmud page, longing for those days.

Who in the British royal family needed a complete Bomberg Talmud, and how did it remain intact?

Bruriah engaged in halachic discussions with scholars, challenging even her own father on laws of purity, and was praised by Rabbi Yehuda ben Bava for her insights.