Stories about scholars were extremely cautious not to mislead customers, and about a scholar who found ways to give the banished children of a grumpy man, a portion of their inheritance.

Akavya ben Mahalalel was a seeker of truth, excommunicated for his stubbornness. His last words to his son are surprising in their honesty and intensity.

Stories of three men rejected by Shammai but accepted by Hillel - is today's orthodoxy Shammai or Hillel?

The Talmudic story about Abba Hilqiyya paints a different picture of a tzaddik. The values of work, honesty, transparency, and business Ethics are conveyed through the narrative.

The story of R Shimon Ben Shatah who protected women's rights and defied tyrants.

In the time of the II Temple a partition was adde in the courtyard. Why was it necessary? What was the argument for its creation? A look into a misunderstood mourning practice.

Several paragraphs from Mishna and midrash showing the deterioration in the status of the priests and high priests during second temple period.

Three paragraphs from midrash showing the deep
distaste of the rabbis towards the priests and what they represented. Also the idea that sacrifices are a compromise.

The rabbis, and their contemporaries, were awed by Alexander's prowess and feared his influence. We discuss here several paragraphs leveling harsh criticism at him.

The chilling midrashic rendition of Haman's decree, some thoughts on anti-Semitism and on the secret of survival and success of the Jewish people.