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Book review – Hebrew: From Sacred Language to Mother Tongue

Similar to The Story of Hebrew by Dr. Lewis Glinert, Dr. Keren Mock, research associate at Paris Sciences & Letters University, details the...

13.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ben Rothke

Book review – Unlocking Leshon Hakodesh: A Guide to the Hebrew Language

Correct grammar is important because it ensures clear, effective communication and prevents misunderstandings by providing a standardized structure...

12.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ben Rothke

Book review: The Marital Knot – Agunot in the Ashkenazi Realm, 1648-1850

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch writes that the methodology for divorce must mirror that for marriage. Just as a man must give his wife an object and take...

01.03.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ben Rothke

Book review – Abled: Living With A Disability, A Torah View

In the Talmud, a person who is both deaf and mute is called a cherish. For centuries, such individuals were grouped with minors and people with...

26.02.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ben Rothke

Book review: Is Alternative Healing Kosher?

18.12.2025 20

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ben Rothke