Evergreen
The Anthropological Implications of Suffering
The rabbis of the talmudic era were more interested in the human response to suffering than in finding theological justifications for its existence.
Rahel the Poetess
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.
Inquisition in Spain
How Jews went from protected minority to persona non grata in just a few years.
What Death Should Teach Us About Life and Living
Death is not a counterpoint or contradiction to life, but a profound teacher about the meaning of human existence.
Urbanization and Land Use: A Biblical Model
The design of the Levites’ urban settlements featured open spaces and regional integration.
Talk & Gossip 101
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.
Humans as Guests in God’s World
A talmudic metaphor teaches that human beings are responsible for ensuring that the world achieves global environmental sustainability.
The Earth’s Reward: Enjoy Its Fruit, but Protect Its Fruitfulness
The Torah teaches us to value human life -- as part of a sustainable world.