Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album: The Jewish Contribution to the ‘Holiday’ Genre (Part 2)

Seth Rogovoy, author of Bob Dylan: Prophet, Mystic, Poet, wrote yesterday about Bob Dylan’s Judaism. He is guest-blogging all week ...

Sisterhood is Complicated

Rachel and Leah's complex relationship allows us to imagine new possibilities for strengthening our own relationships.

Who Was Rachel?

The last of the matriarchs was Jacob's true love.

Who Was Jacob?

The father of the children of Israel.

The Good Book? Well, It’s Okay…

One interesting note about the publicity surrounding The Good Book, Slate editor David Plotz’s chronicle of reading the Bible: it’s ...

Parashat Vayechi Quiz

Test your knowledge of this Torah portion.

Where Childbirth Gets Short Shrift

Why is birth nestled between dietary restrictions and skin diseases?

Singing is a Mitzvah

I have been hiding from the audience my entire life. I am not sure if this is because I have ...

Why the Angel Asks Jacob His Name

By asking Jacob his name, his wrestling adversary challenges him to examine himself.

Blessing Our Daughters

Why did Jacob not bless his daughters before he died?