Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Founder of the Mussar Movement stressed the ethical demands of the Torah.

Since the destruction of the Temples, Jews have struggled with the enduring meaning and legacy of the sacrificial rites.

Medieval Italian scholar pioneered the 'scientific' study of the Jewish past.

Rabbinic responses to questions of Jewish law enrich the body of halachic literature.

Early Amoraim engaged in respectful debate.

Rashbam read the Torah according to its most literal reading--even in contradiction of Jewish law.

This medieval talmudist's religious tolerance was ahead of his time.

Extra precautions for safe home construction.

Judaism frowns on excessive pride--but how much is too much?

Jews have flirted with the doctrine that all creation is embraced in God.