Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Jews have flirted with the doctrine that all creation is embraced in God.

A thanksgiving hymn recited on Sabbath and holidays.

A founder of Liberal Judaism in England.

Judaism has a complex relationship with the ideal of martyrdom.

An original Jewish thinker, influential far beyond the golem he created.

The most lovable figure in Hasidic folklore.

There are many versions of the Jewish 'mourner's prayer.'

This early Rabbi of the Mishnah regularly debated Rabbi Eliezer.

Student of Hillel contributed to the continued study of Torah and the protection of the Sanhedrin.

Scholars warned: "Be not righteous overmuch."