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Tag Archives: talmud study
Talmud Study Vs Daf Yomi
Joe emails: To me, daf yomi is a necessary semi-good, semi-evil. There is this belief that knowledge of the entire Talmud is part of being a torah jew. I would begrudgingly concede that it is a neat thing to have … Continue reading
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Tagged blitz chess, credit card receipt, daf yomi, talmud study, torah jew, understanding the talmud
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Doing Something Rude To Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow is the most visible representative of organized religion in America today. And there’s something about good people such as Tim (if you love God or goodness, you gotta love Tim Tebow) that makes bad people hate on them. … Continue reading
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Tagged Dennis Prager, emotional game, orthodox judaism, orthodox rabbi, pittsburgh steelers, talmud study
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I Want To Connect To My Deepest Purpose
I want to make it big. I want to be huge. I want to feel full of purpose and passion. I want to get up every morning eager to tackle the day. I want to see the path ahead and … Continue reading
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Tagged abc news, complimentary drink, daf yomi, entertainment tonight, napa valley, talmud study
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Is It Permitted To Study Torah On Shabbos?
Rabbi Ari Enkin posts: While it goes without saying that one should allocate time for Torah study on Shabbat,[1] it is interesting to note that a number of halachic authorities are of the opinion that one should not engage in … Continue reading
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Tagged lawrence kaplan, mental agony, pleasurable pursuits, talmud study, torah insights, torah study, weekday activities, zeira
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What Is The Scientific Study Of Judaism?
Academic study of Judaism aka critical study aka scientific study all mean something simple — following the facts wherever they lead. The major Ashkenazi denominations of Judaism (Reform, Conservative and Orthodox) developed in Germany in the 19th Century. A founder … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Marc B. Shapiro, Modern Orthodox, Orthodoxy
Tagged critical notes, critical study, julius wellhausen, Marc B. Shapiro, samson raphael hirsch, semitic languages, steinsaltz, talmud study, torah in motion
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Reforming Orthodox Judaism
Joe emails: 1. No second day of Yom Tov. 2. Davening should be shortened to just the shema, the shemonah esreh and the psalm of the day. The rest of the time alloted should be for communal and interactive torah … Continue reading
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Tagged forensic justification, orthodox judaism, shabbat prayers, study talmud, talmud study, yom tov
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Jewish Journal Profiles Professor Kevin MacDonald
Brad A. Greenberg writes: It wasn’t until the ’90s that MacDonald began to see Jewish communities as inimical entities slowly destroying their hosts. "Jews are inevitably going to be an elite," he said. "They are smart; they are well organized. … Continue reading
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