The famous science fiction franchise explores distant galaxies with religious verve.

In 1647, the Portuguese Inquisition in Brazil compelled Isaac de Castro to choose between his Judaism and being burned alive. De Castro courageously chose his faith and martyrdom.

The secret to long life.

The three paragraphs of the Shema can be interpreted allegorically by connecting each of the three paragraphs to a different stage of a growing, loving relationship.

A review of the life, thought, and work of this influential 20th-century existentialist thinker and Jewish educator.

Jews have developed complex plans for coaxing evil spirits out of those who are possessed.

I don't eat meat, but I'm no vegetarian.

Hasidism is a philosophy of devotion, not self-help. But that doesn't mean it won't improve your life.

According to Jewish tradition, Hebrew is the original language of humanity and the language spoken by God.

Benjamin Moser, author of Why This World: A Biography of Clarice Lispector, is guest-blogging for MyJewishLearning and the Jewish Book ...