Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Early Amoraim engaged in respectful debate.

Rashbam read the Torah according to its most literal reading--even in contradiction of Jewish law.

This medieval talmudist's religious tolerance was ahead of his time.

Extra precautions for safe home construction.

Judaism frowns on excessive pride--but how much is too much?

Rabbinic sermonizing has a long history in Judaism.

Jews have flirted with the doctrine that all creation is embraced in God.

A thanksgiving hymn recited on Sabbath and holidays.

An Italian rabbi, poet and teacher of Kabbalah who claimed to be the Messiah.

The traditional--sometimes imperfect--Jewish version of the Torah text.