The “Holy Woman” in Jewish Literature
…ben Ha-Rosh received a similar query in that he was asked whether the position “of some people who say that they should force the prostitutes out of the Jewish area…
The Origins of Hamentashen in Jewish Literature (Revisited)
…obligatory – not to mention different customs in regard to how and when to eat them. Rosh Hashanah in renowned for the different fruits and vegetables eaten as physical embodiments…
Answers to Quiz Questions and Other Comments, part 2
Answers to Quiz Questions and Other Comments, part 2 by Marc B. Shapiro 1. In my previous post, in discussing the words in Ecclesiastes 2:8 עשיתי לי שרים ושרות, I…
Upcoming Auction Review
…of which belonged to R. Ruderman the late Rosh Yeshiva of Ner Israel. A number of books in this auction come from his collection, which evidence a very eclectic scope. …
mikhtav berakha from Rav Avraham Shapira to Rav Yitzchak Dadon’s Atchalta Hee
…berakha from former chief rabbi of the State of Israel and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Mercaz Ha-Rav, the late Rav Avraham Shapira zt”l, to Rav Dadon’s Atchalta Hee, available below….
The Pros and Cons of Making Noise When Haman’s Name is Mentioned: A historical perspective (updated)
…given is that it adds to the Simcha[82] while some add to this that it’s specifically for the children.[83] On Rosh Hashonah we have a custom to eat various fruits…
