Numerous questions arise when we delve into the biblical portion concerning Abraham in Lekh Lekha, Genesis 12:1-17:27. One such question is the apparent mistake in narrating Abraham’s story, which ...

One day after the Harris campaign announced that 33 “Orthodox rabbis” had endorsed her candidacy, more than 50 Orthodox rabbis signed the following letter, firmly backing President Trump.

The first, found in Deuteronomy 16:20, is “Tzedeq, tzedeq tirdof”: “Justice, justice shall you pursue.” The repetition of the ...

In Part 1, I described the historical background of the Samaritans, a remnant of the people referenced in the New Testament ...

Slavery and the destruction of indigenous populations. Every time I dig into world history, I see it. The Armenian genocide.

To understand this covenant more deeply, to investigate if it is a one-sided promise or a covenant of mutual reciprocation, ...

Sukkot reminds us that it is all too easy to take life's bounties for granted, to complain too much about our problems, and ...

A replica of the Ark of the Covenant, painstakingly constructed, its creators say, to the Torah specifications of the sacred ...

Last week, we celebrated Sukkot, dwelling in the temporary shelter of the sukkah. There, we were exposed to the elements, ...

We are, in some sense, responsible for the society of which we are a part. It is not enough to be good. We must encourage ...

Our sages remind us that even in a time of chaos, our world relies on values and principles. Our learning, prayer, and good ...

Meet Yael Kanarek. The artist behind Toratah, a gender-swapped rewrite of the Hebrew Bible, is coming to the Bay Area.