The Zohar uses a powerful metaphor to help us understand the magnitude and meaning of what we are mourning on Tisha B'Av.

From a movie theater off Dizengoff Square, I consider what distinguishes the stories of the Hebrew bible from other ancient epics.

The bessing of the moon.

In Jewish stories and in nature, there’s a lot to learn from this humble bird.

A central figure in the development of Jewish mysticism, Luria died at 38 and left behind no significant writings.

Multi-faith families, neonatal loss, autopsies and suicide

The practice of shmirah ensures a body is never left alone before burial.

What you need to know about Judaism's death, mourning and burial practices

The rabbis mandated a simple wooden coffin to equalize people in death and to enable the return to dust.

Abraham had to search for a grave when Sarah died. Our family was luckier.