A brief discussion of the dispute between the schools of R Yishmael and R Akiva. The first known dispute and the reasons for its creation.

We discuss the rise of Hillel, how laws can be forgotten, and why there was s need to write the Mishnah.

The origin of Midrash Halakha

In this new series we review the history of Jewish Law This session deals with the status of the different books of the Torah

A disturbing Midrash takes s surprising twist and is better understood in historical context.

Torah is much more than theoretical studies, and the rabbis emphasized the importance of work, in this succinct statement.

Several Midrashic sources reveal the deep love of the early rabbis to the Hebrew language and their fear of Greek takeover.

A Rabbi insults an ugly man and is taught a lesson in humility.