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An affirmation of God’s singularity, its daily recitation is regarded by traditionally observant Jews as a biblical commandment.

An overview of the texts that guide Jewish worship.

The rabbis of the talmudic era were more interested in the human response to suffering than in finding theological justifications for its existence.

Rahel's poetry expounded on the beauty of the land of Israel--but it was a tragedy in space that gave one of her poems renewed attention.

A pioneer of Jewish studies.

How Jews went from protected minority to persona non grata in just a few years.

The Inquisition expanded its horrible reach

Death is not a counterpoint or contradiction to life, but a profound teacher about the meaning of human existence.

The design of the Levites’ urban settlements featured open spaces and regional integration.

Speech is a defining characteristic of human beings, part of our self-definition as individuals and members of groups. Judaism sees speech as both a fundamental theological and ethical category.