Bible
Abraham, the Patriarch of Three Faiths
Christianity and Islam share a reverence for Judaism's patriarch.
The Golden Calf
As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.
Jonah’s Lesson in Divine Mercy
Scholars have long disagreed on the central message of the Book of Jonah.
The Book of Kings: Religion Meets Geo-Politics, Ancient Style
The Judean and Israelite monarchies from the rise of King Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
The Book of Deuteronomy
The biblical book whose law and theology most directly shaped later Judaism.
Prophets (Nevi’im)
Nevi’im (the Prophets section of the Bible) presents Israel's history as a nation on its land.
Divorce in the Bible
Biblical divorce law provided some protection for women by setting limits on a man's absolute power to divorce.
The Many Faces of King David
David was a warrior and an artist, a lover and an adulterer — and also Israel's greatest king.
King Solomon
Son of King David, builder of the Temple, author of three biblical works and the wisest of men, Solomon looms large in Jewish tradition — and beyond.
The Psalm To Read Before Rosh Hashanah
Why is Psalm 27 an important part of the spiritual preparation for the High Holidays?