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Rabbinic sermonizing has a long history in Judaism.

A history and overview of this virtues-based approach to Jewish ethics and character development.

Descendants of the biblical figure Aaron, kohanim enjoy special privileges.

For Jewish travelers, a visit to Israel can and should be more than a typical tourist encounter with a foreign people, culture, and place

The concept of Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim demands that we take animal suffering seriously.

Once a name for sinners who repented, ba'al teshuvah now describes a Jew who returns to Orthodoxy — or becomes Orthodox for the first time.

The second-century sage was the inspiration for many legends and may have died as a martyr.

Jewish performance and dance traditions can be traced back to the Bible.

The kabbalistic false messiah gained a mass following in the 17th century — until he converted to Islam.

You don't have to know Hebrew to enjoy some of Israel's best books.

Can one believe in both?