Evergreen
Slander
Jewish law's response to slander over the ages moved from strong disapproval to imposing real communal consequences.
Truth and Lies in the Jewish Tradition
Jewish moralist literature sets a high standard of truthtelling, but one not without exceptions.
Comparing Vows and Oaths in Judaism
The act of speaking an oath or a vow aloud gives it binding force in traditional Jewish law.
Mitzvot & Jewish Mystics
"Unitive" and "restorative" impulses propel the religious life of the Jewish mystic.
Struggling With Monotheism
Jacob and his family's evolving relationship with God illustrates the complex struggle with faith and monotheism.
Exile and Survival: Jacob’s Legacy
Jacob and the Jewish people have learned powerful lessons from the experience of exile.
From Pride Comes Loneliness
Joseph's experience in prison teaches him, and us, that we succeed and flourish when we support those around us.
Controlling Love
Joseph teaches us to temper love with a sense of duty and a knowledge of right and wrong.
The Challenge Of Changing
Despite Jacob's negative experiences with favoritism, he repeats this trait in his own family and home.