Bible
These Nine Tombs Have Attracted Jewish Pilgrims for Centuries
Take a look inside the places that Abraham, King David, Queen Esther and other biblical characters are said to have been buried.
Esther and Daniel: Biblical Advice for Diaspora Communities
How should Jews live under foreign rule? These biblical books offer different answers to a 2,000-year-old question.
Introduction to the Book of Daniel
Filled with fantastic visions and miraculous escapes, Daniel is concerned with foreign persecution and the end of days.
The Secret Connection Between Hanukkah and the Book of Daniel
Jewish tradition records two very different approaches to dealing with the religious persecutions of Antiochus IV.
What the “Writing on the Wall” in the Book of Daniel Really Means
The phrase shows up in popular culture as synonymous with fatalistic warning, but it has a much deeper meaning for Jews.
Psalms for Every Day of the Week
Why Jewish tradition prescribes a particular psalm for each day.
Five Romantic Quotes from Song of Songs
Looking for a way to express your love biblically? Look no further than Song of Songs.
The Key Word of the Book of Lamentations
Eicha is both the Hebrew title of this biblical book and the word that best helps us understand what it really means.
Quotes from the Jewish Bible about Peace
The Hebrew Bible has no shortage of beautiful expressions about yearning for peace.
Torah as the Blueprint for the World
A closer look at the famous midrash that opens the collection Genesis Rabbah.