Evergreen

The 24 books that make up with the Jewish Bible evolved over time in a process that reveals what the ancient rabbis considered authoritative -- and what they didn't.

For many Jews, the Torah's authority does not derive from being a divine document.

The term has its origins in the biblical story of the Garden of Eden and has come to be used frequently in Jewish life.

The legendary Israeli leader was not a gifted orator, but his speeches illustrate the mind of a prescient strategist.

The slain Israeli prime minister was a military hero who embarked on a historic effort to bring peace to his country and paid for it with his life.

The prayer shawl I chose and loved followed me everywhere -- and then I buried my father in it.

The tradition of Torah study has built up a tradition of questioning and clarifying which is simply an incomparably rich skill to cultivate.

The Shehechiyanu is a blessing that expresses gratitude for new, or special, experiences.

A woman who gained accomplished rabbis as her students, Leibowitz is considered among the great Torah scholars of the 20th century.

Taking the side of the oppressed can mean withholding forgiveness from the oppressor.