Jewish Texts

Holy Sparks

A kabbalistic concept of the light found in all creation.

Joseph Herman Hertz

Author, Zionist and chief rabbi of the British Empire for more than three decades.

Jewish Fundamentalism

Belief that the Bible, as interpreted by rabbinic tradition, is infallible.

Noah’s Flood

Story, whether factual or not, finds similarities in Babylonian myth.

Dov Baer of Mezhirech

This Hasidic thinker believed man should constantly be aware of God.

Censored and Banned Jewish Books

Both internal and external books have been banned from Judaism throughout history.

Who Was Noah?

The Lord say to Noah: There's going to be a flood!

Miriam

Moses's sister led the Israelite women in dance out of Egypt.

Lot in the Bible

Abraham's nephew was one of the only survivors of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Jephthah

This judge and warrior led the Israelites in battle against the Ammonites.

Ishmael

Abraham's first son also became the ancestor of a great nation.

Adam and Eve

The first human beings are banished by God.