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Before there was Shakespeare, there were some angry rabbis.

Moses' final dramatic message to the Israelites introduces some new names and characteristics of God.

The founder of Hasidism, the Baal Shem Tov, offered a three-pronged approach to dealing with difficulty.

Believers and skeptics alike tend to view God similarly -- as big, all-powerful, and good. But there are other options.

Jewish wisdom, anchored in the rhythms of the year, can help us set benchmarks that make sticking to our commitments more likely.

As much as Jews need Torah, the Torah needs Jews to keep it fresh and vital.

The 24 books that make up with the Jewish Bible evolved over time in a process that reveals what the ancient rabbis considered authoritative -- and what they didn't.

Although most jews from core areas of this country survived, those in Bulgarian-occupied territories were deported to death camps.

More than 60,000 Greek Jews — out of a prewar population estimated at 72,000 — were murdered by the Nazis.

What goes around, comes around, even if you're Jacob.

This biblical patriarch’s life is marked by an unresolved conflict with his dark side.

Throughout the ups and downs of his ever-changing life, this biblical hero never feels far from God.