Rabbi Louis Jacobs

The grave of this second century rabbi is the site of a large annual pilgrimage.

Counting the days from Passover to Shavuot.

An introduction.

Writer expressed the struggles of a modern Jew trying to straddle two worlds.

Early teacher of Jewish law and theology.

Debate about this biblical story raises key theological issues.

The Rabbis interpret a will as an elaborate gift, making it permissible within Jewish law.

The Torah tells us to protect widows--but not all Jewish authorities recommend marrying them.

An 'addition' to the Mishnah--or something else?

Jewish authorities have much to say about using, and abusing, this substance.