Jewish Texts

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Taanit 14

He decreed thirteen fasts, but he was not answered.

Taanit 13

Maximizing the fast.

“All Is Vanity!” How to Understand Ecclesiastes’ Famous Lament

The King James version of the Bible made this phrase familiar, but few understand its full import.

Kohelet Teaches Us to Live for Today

Unexpected wisdom for the real world from the Book of Ecclesiastes.

Taanit 11

Communal solidarity.

Taanit 10

The rules of the road.

Taanit 9

Notes from the road.

Taanit 8

Praying with soul in hand.

Taanit 7

It's raining Torah.

Taanit 6

Rain is the husband of the earth.

Taanit 5

Weathered debates.

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