Peshat and halakhah.

The lion crouching at the door.

Pray without delay.

Garden planning.

The answer has everything to do with agriculture, food politics and -- of course -- tastebuds.

For the Rabbis, the wilderness is actually a desirable place to be.

Miscellaneous links

Jewish children born from forbidden sexual relations pose ethical and communal challenges.

Short stories by Nathan Englander.

In the Bible, dance was an expression of joy, awe and worship.