The traditional rabbinate harks back to ancient practice, but is an evolving institution.

The 8 bakeries to get your Purim fix this year.

How the sages' debates across many generations became the monumental works known as the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmuds

Social justice as a sacred communal obligation

Modern-day plagues are occurring with greatly increasing frequency around the world.

A remarkable discovery with eternal repercussions

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

The traditional Shabbat evening rituals are best shared with family and friends.

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

Jews of different stripes differ greatly with respect to their assessment of the role Jewish law should play today—and each camp has much to learn from the others.