Commentaries
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Major Hebrew Texts – A Guide
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Tanach [T-Torah N-Nevi’im K-Ketuvim TaNaK] (Old Testament) 1. Torah (Pentateuch) – c. 1200 BCE * – The five books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy – Foundational text of Judaism, containing…
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Talmudical Hermeneutics – The Rules of Interpretation
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Talmudical Hermeneutics refers to the principles and methods used to interpret and analyze the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. These hermeneutical rules are essential for deriving meaning and legal rulings…
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Tisha B’Av Sadness and Promise.
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Historical Origins: Tisha B’Av, meaning the “Ninth of Av” in Hebrew, is an annual fast day in Judaism that commemorates several tragedies in Jewish history, primarily the destruction of both the First…
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Angels as Verbs in the Grammar of Creation
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The Angels (מַלְאָכִים, mal’akhim) in Jewish thought are celestial beings that serve as intermediaries between God and the creation. My article here will lean toward Rambam as a basis for the interpretation…
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The Nature of Good and Evil: A Jewish Perspective
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The Satan – adversary or advocate Introduction In Judaism, the concepts of good and evil are deeply rooted in the idea of free will and moral choice. Unlike some other religious traditions,…
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The Divisive Hubris of Supplicatory Prayer or Alignment to Divine Will
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Jewish Ideology and the Principle of Echad Throughout the annals of religious discourse, supplicatory prayer has held a venerable and complex position within many faith traditions, particularly within Judaism. This paper interrogates…
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The Torah is not Linear – Challenging the linear perspective of history / understanding the enduring significance of the Torah.
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Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Tractate Shirah, Chapter 7 (שמות טו,ט) [“אָמַר אוֹיֵב: אֶרְדֹּף, אַשִּׂיג, אֲחַלֵּק שָׁלָל, תִּמְלָאֵמוֹ נַפְשִׁי, אָרִיק חַרְבִּי, תּוֹרִישֵׁמוֹ יָדִי.”] “אָמַר אוֹיֵב”. זֶה הָיָה תְּחִלַּת הַפָּרָשָׁה, וְלָמָּה נִכְתַּב כָּן? שֶׁאֵין מֻקְדָּם…
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![Sefer Ha-Zohar [The Book of Splendour] Skeletal Outline](https://rachav.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Zohar1-1.jpeg "Sefer Ha-Zohar [The Book of Splendour] Skeletal Outline")
Sefer Ha-Zohar [The Book of Splendour] Skeletal Outline
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“The Zohar, a foundational work of Jewish mysticism attributed to Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, holds a revered status in Jewish thought. Its cryptic passages and esoteric teachings have captivated scholars and spiritual…
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Why Rachav.org? – Ancient wisdom freely available to those who are searching…
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In an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world, the study of diverse intellectual traditions becomes not only a matter of academic interest but also a crucial avenue for fostering mutual understanding and enrichment.…
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Unveiling Hidden Dimensions in the Book of Rut(h)
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The Book of Rut(h) [רות] may initially seem to be a simple narrative focused on the devoted relationship between Ruth, a widow, and her mother-in-law Naomi, a closer examination reveals layers of…