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Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars, Study
The Mishneh Torah
Maimonides' halachic magnum opus.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Jewish Texts, Study
Abraham Ibn Ezra
A master Torah commentator who foreshadowed biblical criticism
Parashat Emor: Difference and the Service of the Lord
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. Each ...
Special Shabbatot
Sabbath services throughout the year highlight upcoming holidays.
Celebrate, Jewish Thought, Live, Passover, Rabbis Without Borders, Women & Feminism
Asking the Wrong Questions
Earlier this week, my excellent colleague, Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz asked the important question of whether, “there can be a new ...
Jewish Thought, Live, Rabbis Without Borders
Are Synagogues Outsourcing Tikkun Olam?
These are exciting times for Jewish social justice. This past week, an interfaith group of ministers, led in part by the ...
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Transgender Day of Remembrance and the Life of Sarah
This d’var Torah was given by Rabbi Becky Silverstein at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center on Friday, November 14th. We ...
Theft in the World of Business
Theft in Jewish Law. Business Ethics and Jewish Law. Jewish Business Ethics. Jewish Work and Commerce.
Death as Estrangement
Mourning customs reflect the depersonalization and distance from God experienced by the mourner who has just confronted the death of a close relative.