Jewish Library - Midrash

In our last episode for this High Holy Day series (and our last of both 5784 and 2024), we explore Yom Kippur.

A look at the symbols, customs, laws, and practices of Rosh haShanah - from why its in Tishrei to why the Rabbis hate Tashlich.

The first of our three part series on the Yamim Nora'im. We look at the concept of Teshuvah, how to do it, and how it connects to the main prayers, symbols, and ideas of Rosh haShanah and Yom Kippur

A very brief and very rapid look at 2000+ years of antisemitism, anti-Judaism and antizionism

A whirlwind look at some of the ethical and halakhic issues surrounding sex and gender – from egalitarianism, to LGBT+ identities, Gittin, Shutafut, Niddah and Milah.

Join us on a sloppy and slightly sarcastic 'Tour de Siddur' - all about prayer. Does prayer exist? Do we do it in Judaism? Is it obligatory? Why is the siddur so chonky?!

We refer to the JPS Commentator's Bible (an English Mikra'ot Gedolot), a sample excerpt of which can be found here. 

Join us for a tour of the Who, What, Where, When and Why of the Zohar

This week we look at the cycle of creativity and consolidation, the development of Halakhah, and the two major codes - Rambam's Mishneh Torah and R' Yosef Karo's Shulḥan Arukh.

A look at the concept, methodology and texts of Midrash.