Epistemological Considerations of Rabbi Zera’s Reportage [Niddah 66a]
In my recent consideration of etiological possibilities for Jewesses enstringing upon themselves (Niddah 66a), I now turn to discuss some…
Rabbi Drew Kaplan’s Textual Insights
In my recent consideration of etiological possibilities for Jewesses enstringing upon themselves (Niddah 66a), I now turn to discuss some…
A significant text that occurs in the area of menstrual impurity in Jewish law (Halakhah) is the following reportage of…
In the beginning of Mishnah Berakhot, we come across a scene in which Rabban Gamaliel’s sons return home past midnight…
Introduction One of the more familiar aspects of Purim practices is getting drunk, with Purim being one of the most…
A huge concern for the rabbis was the consumption of gentile wine, as it could be used in libations, which…
A curious text emerges on Avodah Zarah 31b: אתמר מפני מה אסרו שכר של גוים רמי בר חמא אמר רבי…