Judaism: Bible

The Shulchan Aruch: How a 500 Year Old Book Shaped Jewish Practice

The Shulchan Aruch: How a 500 Year Old Book Shaped Jewish Practice

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How Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jews preserved their scholarship and unique customs while maintaining Jewish unity.

The Mishnah: Writing Down Jewish Law

The Mishnah: Writing Down Jewish Law

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With the destruction of the Second Temple, the rabbis feared for the survival of Jewish life and practice. The Oral Law was written down for the first time to ensure it would always endure.

Rediscovering the Revelation

Rediscovering the Revelation

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A thousand years after Sinai, the Jews reaffirmed their commitment to Torah. Why two acceptances?

Along the Talmudic Trail

Along the Talmudic Trail

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How learning Talmud every day, rain or shine, indelibly altered my view of reality.

The Oral Tradition

The Oral Tradition

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In many respects, the Oral Torah is more important than the Written Torah.

BluePrint

BluePrint

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The Secret of Jewish Success.

People of the Book

People of the Book

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Jews have long been known as the "People of the Book." Here's why.

Day-to-Day Judaism: Torah Study

Day-to-Day Judaism: Torah Study

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Jews are the People of the Book -- in love with Torah study and perhaps the most educated people in history.

What is the Oral Torah?

What is the Oral Torah?

by Aish HaTorah’s Discovery Seminar

The content of the Talmud, the accompanying oral part of the Torah, was actually transmitted before the written Bible.

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Women in the Bible #2: Rivka

Women in the Bible #2: Rivka

 
Women in the Bible #1: Sarah

Women in the Bible #1: Sarah

 
Women in the Bible #7: Devorah

Women in the Bible #7: Devorah

 
The Death of Cain. The World's First Murder, Epilogue

The Death of Cain. The World's First Murder, Epilogue

 
Women in the Bible #6: Miriam

Women in the Bible #6: Miriam

 

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