Jewish Texts

Tzaraat–A Biblical Affliction

Commonly mistranslated as leprosy, this ailment described in the Bible cannot be healed by doctors.

You Are What You Eat

Shemini: A resource for parents.

The Value of Rest

Vayakhel: A resource for parents.

Why Crucify Haman?

Artistic representations of the Purim villain shed light on medieval Jewish and Christian interpretations of the holiday.

Challah for Parashat Bereshit

Adam, the first human, sleeping.

Haftarah for Ha’Azinu: Summary

David calls to God in a song...and God answers.

Haftarah for Nitzavim: Summary

Isaiah offers a hopeful anticipation of redemption.

Haftarah for Ki Teitzei: Summary

Israel, likened to a barren woman, is promised countless children.

Haftarah for Parashat Shoftim: Summary

Through Isaiah, God extends a note of condolence.

Haftarah for Re’eh

God promises to rebuild and restore Zion.