From generation to generation

Isaac and Rebecca serve as a paradigm for Jewish marriage, and yet, their relationship is more complex than it may appear.

As both symbol and expression of the profound change required of a convert to Judaism, the mikveh (mikvah) is often a deeply emotional experience.

Reflecting on the liberation of Auschwitz, a young Greek Jew takes up the torch of memory.

The manna tested the character of the newly freed Israelites.

The foundations of Jewish service learning.

Moses sends scouts to explore the Land of Israel; ten of them convince the people that it will be too difficult to conquer the land.

Five books of story, law, and poetry divided into 54 weekly portions.

I’m not a big re-blogger — if I think an article’s good, I’ll just tell you to go there. But ...

Of all the gigs I’ve ever had, this had to be the most extreme. And I wasn’t even there. To ...