This was originally published on Substack. I am sitting in the new building of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin with the Erfurt manuscript of the Tosefta (Ms. or. fol. 1220) in front of me. I have consulted the text of this manuscript … [Continue reading] about Ms. or. fol. 1220, or: A Walk through Jewish History
The Business of Astrology
This was originally published on my Substack here. There is a psychic/astrology storefront near my office. Some of my students have used her services and suggested that I check it out, as a lark. I have yet to … [Continue reading] about The Business of Astrology
The Business of Astrology on Substack
I just made my first substantive Substack post. You can check it out here. … [Continue reading] about The Business of Astrology on Substack
Substack: Blastoff
Dear Readers, I love you! I have nurtured this blog for over a decade. My posts have been erratic, and a bit uneven, but I've gotten great pleasure out of sharing my ideas here, and have been moved and improved by your generous engagement. I … [Continue reading] about Substack: Blastoff
Happiness Course
I am teaching my class "Happiness and Pursuit of the Good Life" for the second time at Brown, and it is hard to believe that we are moving into the final weeks. I hope to have more to say about my experience teaching this class, but for now there is … [Continue reading] about Happiness Course