Evergreen
Ezra and Nehemiah
Those who returned from Babylonia sought to reclaim Judah's former glory, despite major challenges.
Helping Children of Different Ages Cope with a Death
Adults help children most when they express their own sorrow and respond to questions in a truthful, yet age-appropriate way.
Hosea & Amos: Prophets to the North
Hosea and Amos share prophetic concern for a nation in turmoil.
The Golden Calf
As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.
Halakhah: The Laws of Jewish Life
Halakhah is the "way" a Jew is directed to behave, encompassing civil, criminal and religious law.
Ecclesiastes
Despite the cynical tone of Ecclesiastes, it has been given a place of joy and honor in the Jewish cycle of readings.