Evergreen

Ancient Jewish Thought. Ancient Jewish History. Jewish History and Community.

Overview of the basic story of Jewish history from 539 BCE through 632 CE.

Despite early theological objections, Jewish law views the practice of medicine as a mitzvah.

Jewish law mandates a healthful lifestyle.

Discretion in appearance and speech is designed to protect our souls from assault by a coarse world.

Jewish law recognizes several categories of actions that should be avoided even if one is directed to do them by one's mother or father.

It's not only what you do for your parents that counts, but how you do it as well.

If it does not serve a legitimate medical purpose, cosmetic surgery is frowned upon by the Jewish legal tradition.

Liturgical texts are only the external, observable part of the experience of prayer, which should lift up the soul.

The talmudic sages established brief blessings that make everyday events and perceptions into opportunities for spiritual awareness.