The studies assembled in this book discuss some of the fundamentals of Jewish law and its guiding principles. From these principles arise conclusions to other topics, including the special significance of the Ten Commandments, the nature of decision-makin

In this book the author has compiled the halakhic midrashim of the Amoraim in the Palestinian Talmud. The midrashim are arranged in order according to the biblical text, and their wording is determined by existing manuscripts and parallels found in the tw

The book deals with stories about the Yavneh sages on two subjects: visiting the sick and consoling mourners. Their analysis fully displays their artistic, esthetic and ideological splendor. The stories examine, through human suffering, the theological qu

In this book the author has compiled the halakhic midrashim of the Amoraim in the Palestinian Talmud. The midrashim are arranged in order according to the biblical text, and their wording is determined by existing manuscripts and parallels found in the tw

The book deals with the halakhic and exegetical meanings underlying the halakhic Midrashim and shows how they enhance the understanding of the plain meaning of the Mishna. It also traces the development of halakhic concepts and their changes in Amoraic Li

The author has compiled the halakhic midrashim of the Tannaim in the Palestinian Talmud, determining the texts' wording according to existing manuscripts and parallels found in the two Talmudim and the midrashim, and according to versions known to the

A selection of articles presented to Emanuel Rackman, including essays on his personality and his contribution to the Jewish and academic communities. The articles reflect Prof. Rackman's main fields of interest: Jewish Philosophy, Jewish Law and Halakhah