Yehuda Fogel

R. Emanuel Feldman is the rabbi emeritus of the Beth Jacob shul in Atlanta, Georgia, author of 11 books, and past editor-in-chief…

What is the relationship between a human and a library? Samuel ibn Tibbon, the famous French-Jewish philosopher and doctor, had some choice…

Rabbi Shalom Carmy is many things to many people. As a professor of philosophy and Jewish thought at Yeshiva University, R. Carmy…

What comes to mind when you think of rationality?  Perhaps your mind might go to a philosopher in a study, figuring out…

In recent years, one particular phrase has become a flash point for discontent in the wake of tragedy: Thoughts and prayers. These…

Download the full reader here. How does one enter the gates of Talmud? The Talmud is a complex work, with a style…

This reader considers the work of Dr. Judith Herman, psychiatrist, researcher, author, and activist. Dr. Herman’s approach to trauma has had a…

Fans of Harry Potter (by which I mean all of us), recognize five words well: “I open at the close.” These words,…

Edmond Jabès, it seems to me, does not write from within Judaism, from the accepted practice of Jewish law. He speaks from…

Download the full reader here. Is laughter radical? As the faint scent of Purim strengthens in the fragrant air of Adar, we…

The Fresh Our favorite reads for this weekend. This past week, we spoke with Dr. Moshe Koppel about halacha as a language.…

Here’s what we’re reading this weekend. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  This past week, morning talk shows across America…