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Zipporah

Moses's wife was a Midianite.

Why the Maccabees Aren’t in the Bible

The books that tell the Hanukkah tale didn't make it into the Hebrew Bible -- but they are in the Catholic one.

The History of Jewish Dance

Jewish dance from the Bible to Hasidism.

The Origins of Jewish Performance

From Prohibition to Precedent.

Judaism on Sibling Relationships

Judaism recognizes that sibling relationships are very important, and can be very challenging.

The Promise of the Promised Land

In the Bible, possession of the Land of Israel is tied to moral behavior.

Hannah’s Prayer

The model of prayer with kavvanah, or sincerity

The Book of Chronicles

The final book of the Bible recounts the nation's history, but what it emphasizes and de-emphasizes is telling.

Ezra and Nehemiah

Those who returned from Babylonia sought to reclaim Judah's former glory, despite major challenges.

Biblical Wisdom Literature

Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes.