The Conflicting Visions of the Yad Hamelech and the Chasam Sofer

In loose connection with the article recently posted, check out the interesting Jewish History podcast with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz (I only listened with half an ear, so I don’t know if meta-halachic theories can actually be derived here, but the examples sound intriguing either way):

The Chasam Sofer, the Yad haMelech and the “Overused” Esrog – Haredi vs. Maskilic notions of aesthetics 

Some other articles:

  1. Imagine Ezekiel’s Prophecy of the Dry Bones
  2. Is There a Torah Idea Called ‘Daas Torah’? (Hint: NOOO!)
  3. The Need for Ongoing Training
  4. re: Ignorance Is Halachic Bliss: Don’t Read EVERY Article on Hyehudi.org!
  5. Techeiles Headlines

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