Four films that illustrate and illuminate the culture of Israel's Mizrahi citizens

Being a patriotic American and a supporter of Israel.

Do the various ideologies of Zionism allow for the practical coexistence of Jews and Palestinians?

The Jewish impact on American intellectual culture.

The Mel Gibson film disturbed this writer--but offers the opportunity for greater interfaith understanding.

The size and character of the American Jewish community has been defined by the 3.5 million Jews who have emigrated since the 17th century.

The author of Kohelet wrestled openly and honestly with life's biggest questions.

How this genre gleans deep meaning from the Torah's text

From 1600 to the 20th century.

Although the rabbis propagated the belief that rabbinic teaching went back to Moses on Mt. Sinai, many classical texts clearly demonstrate that the rabbis understood the innovative nature of their work.