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Summary of the Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth is one of five megillahs that are part of Ketuvim, or Writings, the last third of ...
Parashat Behar-Bechukotai: The Dark Side of Torah Ethics
Engaging with difficult passages in the Torah requires sitting with complexity and tension.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tractate Shekalim?
Think you’re an expert on ancient Jewish tax laws? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the Talmud’s Tractate ...
Nine Words That You Didn’t Know Come From Aramaic
You might be surprised to discover that you speak a few words of Aramaic and you didn't know it.
Joseph Roth’s “Job”: An Interrogation of Jewish Suffering
In "Job," Roth remains insistent in his belief in the possibility of deliverance.