Why Jewish life orbits a book of law.
Jewish law’s ultimate record is the Talmud, but what is Jewish law? Explore its nature, scope, and roots in the written Torah and Oral Law—and see learning’s central role in Jewish practice and culture.
G-d commands a census of the Jewish people—by having each person give half a shekel. Why don’t we count people directly in Judaism? How...
In Jewish law, obligation only arises through action or benefit—so how does a guarantor become responsible? What makes someone liable without receiving anything tangible?...
