Maimonides has long been a figure of extraordinary authority. Yet his understanding of Judaism was highly controversial.

Philip Roth experiments with reality.

The Torah requires us to eat and live healthfully and responsibly.

Through rituals, blessings, and warnings the Children of Israel strengthen their connections to history, land, and God.

After Sarah's death comes the first biblical account of mourning.

Are they permitted?

A master Torah commentator who foreshadowed biblical criticism

Israeli Bedouin have an ambiguous relationship with the state.

A weekend with the head of Morocco's Jewish community.

When Dad is Jewish and Mom is not, are the kids Jewish? Depends on who you ask.