Jewish Texts

Seeking meaning in the sudden deaths of Aaron's sons.

There is a lot to learn from the long tradition of Jewish aversion to pork.

Parashat Vayikra challenges the Jewish community to find new ways of interacting with God and God's creations.

God met the Israelites' need to relate to God on their own terms — we must do the same.

We can learn a great deal from how the Israelites acquire and spend their money in this Torah portion.

Ancient Jewish law and legend embraced by the academy.

Although many ancient abandoned hero stories survive, the biblical example of the story Moses has some clear points of departure.

Finding midrash in current events, your local synagogue and your movie theater.

The Torah commands us to remember the Amalekites.

Balak intuited an important truth about the Israelites: Their strength was spiritual, not military.

Amidst seemingly mundane laws, valuable lessons emerge.

Of "Second Passover," Rabbi Akiva and adult bat mitzvahs.