Evergreen

An ideological face-off.

According to at least one scholar, Jewish tradition does not recognize the right of personal conscientious objection.

Extending a biblical exemption from military service to Israeli refuseniks.

The women's prayer service is becoming the choice venue for a bat mitzvah in Orthodox synagogues that value egalitarianism and learning.

The final commandments in the Torah, to gather as a community to hear the Torah and to write down a spiritual legacy, encourage us to re-engage with our core values.

Why is Moses reluctant to hand over leadership to Joshua?

Moses and God each instruct Joshua according to the different models of leadership each embodies.

Even during their long exile from the land of Israel, the Jewish people will retain their covenant with God, despite the punishments God exacts against the land.

Moses at the end of his life rebukes the Israelites, who are receptive to his criticisms.

Jewish women serving congregation, denomination, American and world Jewry