News for Talmud How and why did a Talmud Tractate wind up in Hitler's bunker?The Daf Yomi, daily Talmud page, studied this week may provide the answer to a 75 year old question. Op-ed. In just one hour: IDF Company completes Talmud tractate of MegillaOrchestrated by Tzalash, 120 soldiers and commanders from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion completed Talmud tractate of Megilla in just an hour. New Lod visitor center blends innovation with ancient wisdomThe new “Aderaba Lod” Center for Ancient-Contemporary Innovation will be a new educational-tourist visitor center in Lod, Israel. On Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz: The controversy over his Talmud translation and books on TanachThe original thinking Torah genius faced criticism from both Reform Rabbi J. Neusner and a leading Torah figure in the hareidi world. Op-ed. The Talmudic Sages' love for Eretz YisraelThose whom the Talmud presents as the great lovers of Eretz Yisrael were not “sabras,” but Sages who returned from far-off lands. Law Enforcement Officer-A sacred position of trustHaving a police force to enforce the law is a foundational element in civilization; the Talmud laid down the rules 1500 years ago. Op-ed. You can live foreverThe Talmud tells us that the fulfilment of a mitzvah must never threaten human life. Thus, the Torah forbade gatherings during the lockdown. 17-year-old Efrat girl may be youngest woman ever to complete Daf Yomi Talmud cycleHila Schlakman of Efrat, senior at Ohr Torah Stone’s Neve Chana High School, began this learning cycle with her father. "Know the Shas"Recalling thoughts of the Griz and Rav Elchonon Wasserman while at the Siyum Hashas. We read of Iraqi protests every day, but do we remember Iraqi Jewry?The ongoing current massive protests across Iraq started in the same square, the Tahrir Square, in which nine Jews were hanged fifty years ago. Torah is our ‘nuclear reactor’Some thousand participants gather in Jerusalem at an event in honor of the completion of the Talmud Bavli (Babylonian Talmud). Koreans like Talmud?Israeli student surprised to discover South Koreans' affinity for Talmud, creating website to present Talmud to them in interactive format. 'Rabbi Steinsaltz was moved, his eyes sparkled'37th volume of Talmud French translation published, presented to 80-y.o. Rabbi Steinsaltz. 'Impossible to miss the excitement in his eyes.' For the first time - the Talmud in ItalianLibrary of Congress holds event in celebration of publication of first tractates of the Talmud ever translated into Italian. 'One-fifth of religious students will become unobservant'Educational conference discusses ways of revamping religious education in light of increasing trend of children leaving religious lifestyle. Online library hopes to make Talmud sages accessibleSefaria, a website founded in 2012, publishes acclaimed translation of the Talmud in English. Haredi soldiers combine army with TalmudThe newest solders in the Nahal Haredi unit turned their swearing-in ceremony into milestone for religious IDF soldiers. Talmud making a comeback in RussiaNew Russian translation of Talmud released amid growing interest in religious text among secular Russian Jews - and non-Jews. Italian Talmud translation an instant bestsellerFirst volume of Italian translation of the Talmud sells out in three days.Pristine 16th century Talmud 'is priceless'Buyer of one of the earliest printed copies of the Talmud auctioned for $9.3 million tells Arutz Sheva about the purchase.500-year-old Talmud sells for $9.3 millionSothebys auction sees rare Babylonian Talmud sold at global record price for Judaica, after being held at Westminster Abbey for centuries. Recent archaeological find confirms TalmudIn spite of Talmudic passage saying that the town of Kursia was Jewish, archaeologist had believed it was pagan. Students' Vacation: Finish Talmud CycleYeshiva High School students fulfilled a special task during summer vacation - completing a cycle of Daf Yomi Talmud study. 15,000 Take Largest Talmud Test in HistoryLast Friday more than 15,000 Torah scholars joined together around the world for the largest Talmud test in history. Anglos in Israel Join Worldwide Talmud CelebrationOver 4,000 English speaking men, women & children celebrated the "Siyum Hashas" at the Jerusalem Convention Center. Another is on Thursday. Massive Siyum HaShas Celebration in AmericaA massive event in the USA celebrates the completion of Talmud learning cycle. Rabbi Lau and Merkaz Harav Yeshiva Head are honored guests. Soldiers, Businessmen Complete the ShasIsraelis from all walks of life celebrate the completion of another round of Talmud studies. Exclusive Interview: Rav Adin SteinsalzSpecial interview with rabbi whose commentary project enabled many to enter the Daf Yomi learning cycle. Talmud Study Cycle Celebrations Begin!The observant Jewish community was filled with excitement as Talmud study celebrations opened in Israel and around the world.Celebration of Talmudic Study at Binyanei Ha'UmaThousands will celebrate the culmination of a 7-year cycle of study of Judaism's Oral Law and its commentaries on Aug. 5 at Binyanei HaUma. Dirshu Scholars in Israel for Talmud GatheringHundreds of Torah scholars and their families are streaming into Israel to attend the Dirshu convention completing a cycle of Talmud study.Preparations for Dirshu’s English Siyum HaShasDelegations from cities throughout Israel and the world have reserved seats at Dirshu’s English Siyum HaShas on Tuesday, 12 Av. Preparations for Siyum HaShas in Tel AvivPreparations are underway to host more than 10,000 people in Tel Aviv for the Siyum HaShas; the completion of the study of the Talmud. Canada Condemns Iranian VPCanada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, condemned the anti-Semitic statements made by Iran's Vice President during a UN conference. EU Condemns Racist Remarks of Iranian VPEU Policy Chief Catherine Ashton condemned the racist, anti-Semitic remarks made by Iranian VP at a Tehran conference on drug trafficking. Lieberman Blasts Iranian Following Talmud RemarksLieberman said Iranian regime is composed of "anti-Semitic fanatics," following its claims that Talmud is responsible for drug trade. Iranian VP Blames Talmud for Inciting Drug TradeIranian VP condemned the 'Zionists' and the teachings of the Talmud for inciting global drug trade and addiction. Groups Prepare for Siyum Hashas EventsOver 15,000 people are expected to participate in the central events of the upcoming Siyum Hashas, coming up next month Translation of Talmud Permeated with Anti-SemitismArabic translation of Talmud is laden with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories; alleges that text reveals racist character of Jewish people. Talmud in Arabic Being Sold in JordanA group of researchers and translators in Jordan have translated the Talmud into Arabic. Translated version sold in local book fairs. Gov't is 'Go Green' on Tiberias PlanThe government has approved a NIS 145 million plan for tourism development of Tiberias. Korean-Talmud Love AffairReports of the Talmud being a national classic in S. Korea have been floating around for years, but it’s now official: Students must study Talmud. First ‘Ethics of Fathers’ QuizThe first-ever national Ethics of the Fathers (Pirke Avot) quiz will be held in Ariel this week as part of Religious Education Week in Israel. Talmud to Appear in ItalianThe Italian government is collaborating with its Jewish community to translate the Talmud into the Italian language for the first time in history. Steinstaltz Talmud CelebratedAfter 45 years, the translation of the Talmud into Hebrew by Rabbi Adin Steinstalz will be completed Sunday – and the Jewish world is celebrating. Steinsaltz Talmud Global EventRenowned Torah sage Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz is set to complete his 45-volume translation and commentary on the Talmud Sunday in a live broadcast. 'New Math' Uses Talmudic MethodsOrot College teachers wish to alleviate Israel’s math problems by imparting algorithms and pedagogical techniques Jewish Sages developed long ago. |
