Articles by Miriam Khukhashvili

Four Media of Worship: Rav Soloveitchik’s Worship of the Heart

By Miriam Khukhashvili | Comment ()
Worship of God, that elusive and daunting concept, often conjures up images of contemporary life that we would like to believe aptly represent its actual meaning. There is the uniform-clad hayyal (soldier) dancing with the “Na Nach kippah”-wearing hasid, the earnest old lady assigning ... Read more →

Af Hen Hayu Be-Oto Ha-Nes: What It Means and Some of Its Halakhic Implications

By Miriam Khukhashvili | Comment ()
“Nu, girls, what does it mean?” We all stared back at him in blank-faced silence. “What does it mean?” he repeated. One girl gathered up the courage to raise her hand. “They too were part of the nes (miracle)?” He looked amused. “Okay. And what does that mean?” From there, the ... Read more →