Origin of an Idiom

Two types of shekel, one historic and the other midrashic, speak to the exilic and redemptive history of the Jewish people.

The contrast between Soloveitchik’s Talmud study and Kant helps explain why the Torah study blessing is only said once daily.

To Maimonides, the locations of Temple vessels have both physical and spiritual implications.

The poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” helps provide a better understanding of the commandment to eat the paschal lamb on Passover’s first night.