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Ta ShmaDr. Jeremy Tabick: Is Tisha B'Av Eternal?Both Talmuds record that Rabbi, one of the last leading sages of the Tannaim, tried to abolish Tisha B'Av. Why would someone want to abolish this fast day? Through this surprising example and its aftermath, this class explores the role of myth and history in the Jewish calendar. Recorded on Tisha B'Av 2024. Source sheet: https://mechonhadar.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/mh_torah_source_sheets/Tabick9AvEternal2024.pdf
2025-07-2141 min
Jewish Quest24/2 - Noach with Dr Jeremy TabiskDr Jeremy Tabick discusses the centrality of God's transformation in the parsha.Dr Jeremy Tabick is the content manager and faculty at Hadar, where he teaches, curates, and edits Hadar’s content – both online and in print – and project Zug courses. Jeremy recently completed a PhD in Talmud at JTS. He graduated from the University of Manchester (in the UK) with a Masters in Physics, and is an alumnus of Yeshivat Hadar and the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He is a member of the steering team of Kehilat Hadar.
2024-10-3118 min
Responsa RadioDo the Laws of Eruv Make Any Sense At All? 100th Episode UpdateIn celebration of 100 episodes of Responsa Radio, we're re-releasing our favorites with an update from Rav Eitan and Rav Avi at the end of the episode.Our producer, Jeremy Tabick's favorite is episode #7: The laws of eruv—constructing a sometimes questionable boundary around a neighborhood to allow carrying objects on shabbat—often seem obscure, bizarre, and made-up. But what are the ways in which it makes sense? What are the operating principles behind these laws?
2024-04-1821 minTa ShmaDr. Jeremy Tabick: Why Are There Four Cups at the Seder?Ever wondered why we have to drink four cups of wine at our Seders? This class explores the history and the symbolism of this idea and how it transforms from something more functional to the framing around the entirety of Seder night. Fittingly, there are at least four different ways to think about these cups! Recorded on 4/10/24. Source sheet: https://mechonhadar.s3.amazonaws.com/mh_torah_source_sheets/Tabick4Cups2024.pdf
2024-04-1548 minJewish Quest120 - Ki Tissa with Rabbi Jeremy TabickDr Jeremy Tabick uncovers a fascinating inner-biblical midrash. Dr Jeremy Tabick is the content manager and faculty at Hadar, where he teaches, curates, and edits Hadar’s content – both online and in print – and project Zug courses. Jeremy recently completed a PhD in Talmud at JTS. He graduated from the University of Manchester (in the UK) with a Masters in Physics, and is an alumnus of Yeshivat Hadar and the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He is a member of the steering team of Kehilat Hadar.
2024-02-2718 minJewish Quest88 - Behar - Bechukotai with Jeremy TabickJeremy Tabick discusses the relevance of the Shmita and the Yovel for the world today. Jeremy Tabick is the Content Manager and faculty at Hadar, where he teaches, curates, and edits Hadar’s content—both online and in print—and Project Zug courses. Jeremy is also pursuing a PhD in Talmud at JTS. He graduated from the University of Manchester (in the UK) with a Masters in Physics, and is an alumnus of Yeshivat Hadar and the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He is a member of the Steering Team of Kehilat Hadar.
2023-05-0923 minJewish Quest34 - Emor with Jeremy TabickJeremy Tabick addresses the ableism of the laws of kohanim and how that interacts with the divinity of the Torah. Jeremy Tabick is the Content Manager and faculty at Hadar, where he teaches, curates, and edits Hadar's content—both online and in print—and Project Zug courses. Jeremy is also pursuing a PhD in Talmud at JTS. He graduated from the University of Manchester (in the UK) with a Masters in Physics, and is an alumnus of Yeshivat Hadar and the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He is a member of the Steering Team of Kehilat Hadar.
2022-05-0821 min
JTS Torah CommentaryWhich is Wiser?: The Story of the Exodus or the Laws of Pesah?: Pesah 5782The JTS Commentary for Pesah by Jeremy Tabick, PhD Candidate in Talmud and Rabbinics, JTSMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
2022-04-1106 min
The JCast Network Total FeedYevamot, Daf 4Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Jeremy Tabick looks at Masechet Yevamot Daf 4.
Too much emphasis is placed too often in the study of midrash on the literary methods our sages use in order derive the halakhah from the Torah. But today’s daf reveals a crucial argument between Ben Azzai and Rabbi Yehudah that shows not everyone thought like this. Rabbi Yehudah seems to think that at least equally important (if not more important) is our reasoning to work out by logical inference what the law should require.
The opening and cl...
2022-03-1100 minDaily Daf DifferentlyYevamot, Daf 4Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Jeremy Tabick looks at Masechet Yevamot Daf 4.
Too much emphasis is placed too often in the study of midrash on the literary methods our sages use in order derive the halakhah from the Torah. But today’s daf reveals a crucial argument between Ben Azzai and Rabbi Yehudah that shows not everyone thought like this. Rabbi Yehudah seems to think that at least equally important (if not more important) is our reasoning to work out by logical inference what the law should require.
The opening and cl...
2022-03-1100 minDaily Daf Differently: Masechet YevamotYevamot, Daf 4Welcome to the Daily Daf Differently. In this episode, Jeremy Tabick looks at Masechet Yevamot Daf 4.
Too much emphasis is placed too often in the study of midrash on the literary methods our sages use in order derive the halakhah from the Torah. But today’s daf reveals a crucial argument between Ben Azzai and Rabbi Yehudah that shows not everyone thought like this. Rabbi Yehudah seems to think that at least equally important (if not more important) is our reasoning to work out by logical inference what the law should require.
The opening and cl...
2022-03-1100 minJTS Torah CommentaryWhy Do Jews Still Adhere to the Torah’s Covenant?: Behar-Behukkotai 5781The JTS Commentary for Behar-Behukkotai by Jeremy Tabick. Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
2021-05-0607 minJTS Torah CommentaryDoes God Get Carried Away?: Ki Tissa 5780The JTS Commentary for Ki Tissa by Jeremy Tabick.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
2020-03-0907 minJTS Torah CommentaryTo Whom is Honor Due?: Kedoshim 5779The JTS Torah commentary for Kedoshim by Jeremy Tabick.
2019-05-0708 min