Jewish Texts

On his deathbed, Jacob finally sees his children stand together.

How the matriarchs' homes resembled and inspired the Temple.

Why does Rebecca end up deceiving her husband?

Blessings are not meant to flow into us, but rather to flow through us.

The story of the Tower of Babel makes a case for a multiplicity of languages and cultures.

We dwell on the land at God's pleasure, always on condition.

The last words of the Torah.

The leader of the Israelites is not allowed to enter the Promised Land.

How the Ten Commandments finds meaning in the face of death.

Why does Moses change his story as he retells it at the end of his life?

The most effective and enduring changes create justice for all members of society.

Zelophehad's daughters call to us to take hold of life with our own hands.