Sanhedrin 97a describes the city of Keshot where lying was loathed and no one died prematurely: “Concerning the lack of truth, Rava says: ‘Initially, I

The Mishna Berura (28:9) notes that men should wrap their tefillin to appear like a dove’s wings. He explains that the intention is to commemorate

Debate There is considerable debate about deriving halacha as addressed in the following sources: Yerushalmi (Peah 2:4), Pitchei Teshuva Even HaEzer 119:5, Encyclopedia Talmudit (1:62),

Bava Batra 74 presents two stories that sound like treasure-hunting adventure book stories (from the William Davidson edition of the Talmud): Rabbi Yoḥanan relates: “Once

Rabbi Yochanan’s Belligerent Talmid Many delight when various discoveries are made corroborating Tanach or Chazal’s teaching. One of many examples is the discovery of Chizkiyahu

Ta’anit 20b records a fascinating practice of Rav Huna (from the William Davidson edition of the Talmud): “Rafram bar Pappa further relates: ‘And every Shabbat

Brachot 48a tells the following charming story (translation from the William Davidson edition of the Talmud): “The Gemara relates that Abaye and Rava—when they were

Rabbi Yehoshua’s Wisdom Horayot 10a tells of Rabbi Yehoshua being prepared for a rare celestial event that could delay his travels (from the William Davidson

You may have noticed various practices regarding whether the sefer Torah should be opened or closed when reciting the bracha. Let us explore how these

Rav Yosef Sees Olam Haba Bava Batra 10b records the remarkable episode of Rav Yosef’s near-death experience in which he catches glimpses of Olam Haba

A Monumental Decision It was a crossroads for Rabbi Elazar ben Azarya. Brachot 27b-28a records that Rabban Gamliel had been deposed from leadership, and the