About
Joshua Kulp serves as a Senior Scholar at the Conservative Yeshiva, where he conducts advanced research in Talmudic and Rabbinic literature. He holds a Ph.D. in Talmud from Bar-Ilan University and received his semicha (rabbinic ordination) from the Hadar Institute.
His scholarly work focuses on:
- Talmudic Studies
- Rabbinic Literature
- Jewish Law (Halacha)
- Passover Rituals and Traditions
- Biblical Criticism and Interpretation
- Second Temple Period Practices
Dr. Kulp's research examines the historical development of Jewish rituals and laws, particularly those related to holidays like Passover and Yom Kippur. He analyzes how Talmudic interpretations evolved across different historical layers (Tannaitic, Amoraic, and Stammaitic) and investigates the transition from biblical commandments to established rabbinic practices.
His publications reveal consistent interest in ritual evolution, textual criticism, and the relationship between practical halacha and academic scholarship. Dr. Kulp frequently explores how contemporary Jews can maintain religious observance while engaging with modern academic approaches to sacred texts.
Dr. Kulp is the co-author of significant scholarly works including "The Schechter Haggadah" and the two-volume "Reconstructing the Talmud," which introduces academic methodologies for studying Rabbinic literature. His articles on TheTorah.com demonstrate his commitment to making academic Jewish scholarship accessible to broader religious audiences.