Benefit of the doubt.

What makes for a good leader?

Most terms for non-Jews were at one time neutral, though they are not always heard that way.

Golden calf, silver linings.

Though not originally Hebrew terms, they are now among the most commonly used Hebrew words.

Stumbling blocks.

From the Mishnah to Mars.

The placement and symbolism of the items on the seder plate.

Last night was a culmination of good fortune, good luck, and — as always — my wife running late. The ...

As a child, the great Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas noticed that dogs appear in Torah at a crucial moment. On ...