April 2, 2025

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Moshe Taragin

Articles by Moshe Taragin

Fallen Monuments and Modern Hubris

During the recent protests, society has begun to face important dilemmas regarding monuments that commemorate national heroes whose lifestyles were discrepant with current norms of

Corona Diary #3: Size Matters

There are rare and dramatic moments in history in which it becomes clear to humanity that we have reached the upper limits of technology and

Purim: The Restoration

The Purim miracle was a “milestone moment” in Jewish history, as a nation, faced with almost certain annihilation, was rescued by Divine intervention. Unlike the

Whose Torah Is It?

Every element of the Mishkan was iconic—symbolizing an important aspect of religious experience. The holiest and, arguably most iconic, article was the Ark or Aron,

The Daf Yomi World

This week marked the conclusion of the 13th cycle of Daf Yomi, drawing massive celebrations across the Jewish world. Over the past 20 years the

Chanukah’s Gift to Jewish History

The drama of Chanukah and our ancient struggle with Greece is centered upon the Mikdash and Jerusalem. The Seleucid legions rampaged through the holiest site

Who Is the Leader?

The final six parshiyot of the book of Bereishit are dominated by the intense rivalry between two brothers vying for leadership and ultimately for Jewish

The Value of a ‘Work Ethic’

Prior to fleeing his murderous brother, Yaakov’s life was peaceful and serene. He reveled in the “tents” of study exploring God’s word and pondering the

Eisav’s Folly

Legend has it that 400 years ago, local native Americans relinquished ownership over the Island of “Manhattes” for the modern equivalent of about $1,000. In