Prof. J. H. Chajes

J. H. Chajes is the Wolfson Professor of Jewish Thought at the University of Haifa and the author of the prize-winning book The Kabbalistic Tree, which has been lauded as a “monumental achievement that will be valuable to scholars and general readers interested in Judaism, religion, and art history.”


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Articles by Prof. J. H. Chajes

Matzah as Medicine

Unleavened bread feeds our souls every year on Passover. 

Be Good

The Zohar reminds us of the fragility of our existence — and also our power to make a difference in the world. 

Jazz Kabbalah

The art of sacred improvisation.

Would You Know My Name?

The Zohar claims we will recognize each other in the afterlife.

The Menorah Comes Home

The lamp that once burned in the Temple comes to reside in the Jewish home.

Depths of Darkness

A reflection from the Zohar for Rosh Chodesh Kislev.

The Shofar, the Rainbow and the Bow

A reflection from the Zohar for Rosh Hashanah.

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