Rabbi Akiva argued that the Song of Songs "defiled the hands" — which meant it was sacred. In fact, he argued it was the most sacred book of the Bible.

Jewish text offers glimpses into the time of the Messiah.

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The Torah reading for the Shabbat that falls on the intermediate days of Sukkot.

Jewish artists have tended to take on elements of the societies in which the artists lived.

Contemporary Jewish feminism has made its impact on all of the major denominations of Jewish life.

In focusing on ritual laws, Parashat Terumah teaches us that by reliving heroic historic moments we can introduce the transcendent into our daily lives.

How to rectify material wealth.

Most Jewish prayers are recited at regular intervals or on specific occasions, but a few are said in circumstances that are anything but routine.