Torah Commentary

The Torah's discussion of the obscure condition called tzara'at tells us something profound about the human condition.

Miriam's instinctive song of praise tells us something important about calling out to God.

Creating a just society requires courage and vision.

Happy Passover is always acceptable, but here are a few traditional greetings — in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino — to try out over the holiday.

Living according to Jewish time makes a tremendous difference in the texture of life.

We must bring ourselves to awareness of the wonders of every moment.

Shimon and Levi get the blame for two tragedies in the patriach's life.

Is there any connection between the two parts of Joseph's life?

Just as Judah approached Joseph, Jews of all stripes must show we can be one united people.

As Joseph discovers, reality is more complicated than we anticipate.