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Thanks When Thanks Are Due

A Midrash on the 10 plagues reminds us to recognize any good that has been done for us.

Bible in Film

Adding to The Good Book's longstanding history on the big screen.

Emunah: Biblical Faith

In the Torah, faith in God means trust, not belief in particular propositions.

Deuteronomy 6:4–The Shema

While the Shema has been seen as a declaration of absolute monotheism, it has other meanings in its biblical and liturgical contexts.

The Genesis Creation Story: Permission to Despoil?

A Bible scholar takes issue with those who blame the Book of Genesis for Western culture's exploitative disregard for nature.

Jewish Sweden

The Radical Jewish Traveler celebrates secularism at the 60th parallel.

Hanukkah 2012 Gift Guide

The High Holidays are over and Thanksgiving is around the corner. That can only mean one thing here at MyJewishLearning: ...

Silencing Abominable Language: Parashat Re’eh

Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as  parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...

How to Talk About Sex

If you’re thinking about being intimate with someone, it’s important to talk about it first. Follow these tips to get through the (often awkward) conversation.

Nahum: A Prophet Looking Backward

Most Israelite prophets predicted the future to coax better behavior, but Nahum dwelt on the past to valorize Israel.

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