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The Names of God

The God of the Hebrew Bible has many names, one of which is never pronounced.

What We Talk About When We Talk About God

So God is just like you and me, right? Maimonides explains why the Bible's descriptions of God can't be taken literally.

Thinking and Speaking About God

Using language--a human construct--to describe the divine is a precarious matter.

About God in Judaism

Before we can begin speaking about God, we need to speak about speaking about God.

God 101

In Judaism, who or what is God?

The Rabbis’ Shabbat Part I: Prohibitions

The rabbis of antiquity used prohibitions to shape a Shabbat experience in which creative activity is set aside to make time for matters of the spirit. First of two parts.

How to Light Shabbat Candles

What you need to know about this ritual welcoming the Sabbath.

Friday Night at Home

The traditional Shabbat evening rituals are best shared with family and friends.

The Significance of Shabbat

The spiritual meaning behind the day of rest.

Shabbat 101

A weekly observance, the Sabbath is more than just a day off from labor.

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