torah

A portable sanctuary in the wilderness.

The Jews accepted the Torah with the statement "naaseh v'nishma" -- we will do and we will hear.

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

Midrash allowed the rabbis to explain and expand on the Torah--and in doing so, they revealed much about themselves.

Shavuot commemorates the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.

The division and structure has been open to interpretation throughout history.

The Hebrew Bible, or Tanakh, is divided into three sections: Torah, Prophets and Writings.

The Bible, also known as Tanakh, is the founding document of the Jews.

The internal and external structure of this carefully-crafted Psalm serves to reinforce its theme of praising God as the caring, divine ruler of all creation.

Different versions and parallels from classical sources and manuscripts provide an interesting perspective on this controversial blessing.