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Yehuda Amichai

A profile of the Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai (1924-2000)

The Book of Samuel tells of the rise of the Davidic monarchy

As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.

Some perspective for beginners

Scholars have long disagreed on the central message of the Book of Jonah.

The Judean and Israelite monarchies from the rise of King Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.

The biblical book whose law and theology most directly shaped later Judaism.

Nevi’im (the Prophets section of the Bible) presents Israel's history as a nation on its land.

Although the custom of placing them on a grave probably draws upon pagan customs, the stones also symbolize the permanence of memory.

Traditional teachings on being a good host (and guest).

Jews' close connection to healing, both as patients and physicians, is ancient and rooted in both theology and history.

An act of will is required to turn our thoughts back to the sacred after a bodily event has focused our attention on the very physical here-and-now.