Talmud

Could someone 3,300 years ago estimate the number of grains of sand on Earth or count the stars in the universe? Ancient texts suggest an incredible connection, bridging divine wisdom and today's science.

On a clear night, you can spot a few thousand stars with the naked eye. But could people really estimate the universe's stars 1,500 to 2,000 years ago?

Together with the Written Torah, Moses received the Oral Torah, including the Mishnah, Talmud, and Agadah, as well as contemporary Torah insights. All were given from Above.

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.

Discover how these industrious creatures teach us valuable life lessons through their diligent ways.

Sneaky, slippery, and mistrusted since the dawn of time: Who are you, snake, that instills so much fear? Join us on a captivating journey through Biblical and factual tales about snakes.

Discover the significance of Oral Torah and why it was entrusted to be passed down verbally.

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

Why is it said that nails can lead to a woman miscarrying her baby?

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

Are disagreements merely superficial, with a deeper solution where both sides are correct? Here's a Talmudic example.

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.

Rabbi Elazar Ben Pedat descended into the world for a critical mission, enduring the trials of poverty with bravery.

The Golden Section is indeed a fascinating topic that proves divine creation in nature. More on mathematics in the Talmud: According to the Talmud, the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter, known as "pi," is 3.

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.