The metaphor of Israel as the wife of God receives several potent and shocking midrashic reinterpretations as the rabbis reflect on Israel's suffering and persecution.

The plainest sacrifice.

The light of Torah.

Oh, brother!

Just chatting about the wind.

A prominent female Jewish philanthropist reflects on her experiences, and offers her vision.

Squawking at chickens.

Chasing animals.

A surprisingly Southern-and-Jewish reminder.

My journey of figuring out my sexual orientation began when I was 12 years old and living in a suburb of ...