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Judaism and Policing

Though the Torah commands the appointment of "officers" to uphold the law, Jewish tradition does not recognize crime as a legal category.

What Makes a Family?

The Torah offers several models of familial connection that depart from the standard model.

Shabbat 129

A Talmudic guide to bloodletting.

Shabbat 127

Everyone can lend a hand.

Refaeinu: Connecting Physical and Spiritual Healing

This prayer for healing included in the weekday Amidah is a reminder that ultimate healing can only come from God.

Shabbat 122

You scratch my back.

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