Rabbi Louis Jacobs

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.

The rabbis developed an elaborate system of tithing produce, mostly to provide livelihood for priests and Levites.

The great sages of the Mishnah and Talmud.