What Jews have argued about for 2,000 years — now you can see it

What Jews have argued about for 2,000 years — now you can see it

For centuries Jews have discussed — and yes, argued — their way through the meanings and interpretations of the weekly Torah portion. Commentary has piled up generation after generation, shaping how Jews understand the text and each other. But not all Torah portions were created equal. Some verses became magnets for debate and interpretation, while others drew relatively little attention. Until now, that imbalance was something readers could sen…