Kinot: Poems of Lament

These mournful poems are the central part of the liturgy of Tisha B'Av.

Ketubot 93

Game theory in the Talmud.

Chayei Sarah: The Reverberations of Familial Violence

The lingering trauma of Isaac’s near-sacrifice is felt in his relationship with his wife Rebecca and in the generations that follow.

Taanit 9

Notes from the road.

Ketubot 55

Did he mean to divorce her?

Cheesin’ For a Reason!

Be it brie, mozzarella or feta, I, like just about everyone, love cheese.There are so many reasons to love cheese, ...

Ketubot 64

The rebellious wife.