Jewish Texts

The emotional struggles of our ancestors can help guide us today.

After Sarah's death, Isaac sees his mother live on in the values and person of his wife, Rebecca.

Bringing us all out of Egypt.

There is no need to ascend to heaven--or build a tower--to find God.

A lesson from the Torah's treatment of the Israelites' travels.

Moses was changed internally and externally by his experience on Mount Sinai.

The rituals of the tabernacle and Temple called for strictly defined roles -- but also allowed for new expressions.

Commentary for Parshat Terumah: Exodus 25:1-27:19

Beware of selective Bible-passage quoting.

Seeking the living soul of our sacred texts.

A creative interpretation yields a valuable lesson about the vital importance of Torah to the Jewish people.

The power of the final plagues.