Brilliant commentator, defender of Hebrew, and lover of Israel, Rabbi Tanchum’s writings reveal a rare glimpse of Jewish life and scholarship in Egypt and the Land of Israel in the 13th century
Fascinating insights gleaned from a wedding in Prague 250 years ago
Why one of the rabbis cited most in halachic (Jewish legal) literature is nearly invisible in the Tosafot and how his bold rulings left a lasting impact
Long before his name marked signs in Tel Aviv, Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol left behind a legacy of profound poetry, Jewish philosophy, and timeless spiritual longing
When political controversy forced a Babylonian sage into exile, his journey led to the writing of the first Talmud in Europe and laid the foundation for Sephardic Torah scholarship
A deep philosophical look at why we were created, why pleasure isn't enough, and how real meaning must exist before we do.
Centuries before persecution set in, a golden age of tolerance and scholarship flourished in Ashkenaz, led by the Kalonymus family, Babylonian sages, and a surprisingly supportive Christian emperor
In an era shrouded in silence, the voice of one brilliant sage rose above the confusion, defending faith, defining Jewish philosophy, and battling heresy with clarity and courage
To explain the difference between regular marriages, where lineage follows the father, and marriages between Jews and non-Jews where lineage follows the mother, we must first understand the meaning of lineage
How one of the great Amoraim of Babylonia balanced Torah leadership, business acumen, and family legacy
Scholar, merchant, and leader—how one rabbi's journey from Baghdad to Jerusalem left a lasting imprint on Jewish history.
Brilliant, bold, and unyielding—how one 16th-century sage paid the price for standing firm in the face of power
From royal advisor to protector of refugees, the humble Torah giant who shaped Jewish life in Turkey
What do olives and eggs have to do with mitzvah observance?
The Temple had a special chamber called the Salt Chamber. What was salt used for in the Temple? Salt had several interesting uses, some of which are not widely known today
Clarifying a common misconception
How a Judenrat leader secretly aided the resistance, saved lives, and chose to warn his people instead of obeying Nazi orders
From banning polygamy to honoring privacy, the teachings of Rabbeinu Gershom still shape Jewish life a thousand years later
From the Portuguese royal court to the stake: the mysterious life, prophecy, and martyrdom of a visionary who yearned for redemption
Praised by Rav Kook, neglected by history: the overlooked brilliance of a Torah scholar who slipped through the cracks
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