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Science and the Talmud

The Talmudic approach to the sciences, from astronomy to botany.

Historical events and the development of mysticism leave their mark on this festival.

God wants us to give of ourselves.

A couple nights ago, riding on the subway, I overheard a conversation between a guy and a girl near me ...

Ah, the circumcision debate. As a single woman with no kids I get to just sit back and watch everyone ...

The Bible portrays 'the earth and the fullness thereof' as the stuff of the divine presence. Diminishing biodiversity, then, diminishes God's glory.

In recent centuries, Jewish law has developed tools for regulating the rights to intellectual property.

Jeremiah purchases a field in Anathoth.

Several biblical laws are intended to cultivate humane, compassionate behavior toward animals.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t seen last night’s episode of Lost, The Variable, you should go watch it now. If ...

Today is Yom Ha’atzmaut, and though I normally spend Israel’s birthday dancing and eating falafel, this year I’m limiting myself ...

Today is Israel Independence Day. While all of you are celebrating 61 years with falafel and dancing, I’m busy sitting ...