The Talmud is well known for its complex legal discussions and halakhic discourse. Yet the Talmud also contains a large amount of aggada, non-halalkhic teachings about a range of topics interspersed throughout the text. This fascinating material has not merited the same amount of scholarly attention over the centuries as has the halakhic portion, and its riches are waiting to be mined.
The Snake at the Mouth of the Cave by Rabbi Dr. Moshe Sokol and published in Partnership with Touro College, offers eye-opening studies of eight aggadic stories about sages. These narratives contain dramatic explorations of human nature revolving around a common theme: the cost of living a deeply principled life, and the complex ways in which human nature, past experiences, and future hopes shape difficult moral choices.
Rabbi Sokol sheds light on these stories, drawing on classical rabbinic commentaries, contemporary scholarship, and insights from such diverse fields as psychology, literature, cultural studies, philosophy, history, and more. | | | Managing decisions can be a significant source of stress, worry, and regret. In What Do You Really Want? Shayna Goldberg argues that deep self-awareness and an attitude of trust are the best tools for making strong decisions that we can feel confident about.
Using true-to-life, relatable, and relevant scenarios drawn from real life questions posed to her by students, friends, and family, Goldberg uses Jewish sources and teachings in order to develop the philosophical underpinnings of these concepts.
Order your copy today! | | | We are excited to be working on a new project between The Koren Podcast Network and Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.
Crises & Kings, hosted by Rabbi Michael Hattin (author of 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘢: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 and 𝘑𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 from Maggid Books), explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical history. The Israelites have settled in their new land but tribal rivalries weaken them against the ascendant Philistines. Saul, the first king, brings hope but his reign is marred by missteps, leading to his downfall.
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This series is a production of The Koren Podcast Network in partnership with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and is lovingly sponsored by the Neustein family in memory of Rabbi Dr. Joseph Neustein, on the occasion of his 4th yahrzeit. | | | | | | |
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