The Jews accepted the Torah with the statement "naaseh v'nishma" -- we will do and we will hear.

The Torah portion called Shoftim, the Hebrew word for judges, is always read at the beginning of the new month ...

I wrote my first novel standing in Herman Wouk’s shadow. Literally: I was in college at the George Washington University ...

Hey there, wild woman.

The gifts brought to the Temple for the pilgrimage festivals teach us the importance of preserving our unique identities.

The speech that farmers recited when bringing their first fruits to the Temple articulates the Zionist message.

If there’s one thing the Jewish community is all-too often missing, it’s self-criticism. Groups and movements tend to blame other ...

Shavuot is not just the culmination of Passover, but also its subversion.

Why Meditation and Mindfulness is Helpful (And Jewish)

The mass exodus before the memorial service reflects a common attitude regarding death, part advice and part superstition.