judaism

An Italian Jew records his impressions of Cairo and its Jews in the late fifteenth century.

Even when times are tough, we still must give.

Translated by Rabbi Amy Eilberg

Two spies tour Jericho.

The Talmudic approach to the sciences, from astronomy to botany.

Historical events and the development of mysticism leave their mark on this festival.

God wants us to give of ourselves.

The Torah exhorts the Israelites to be holy and tells them how to do so.

Can we cause an animal to suffer to save a human life?

A new introduction to Judaism.