Bible

Not everyone is happy with Pinchas' action and its reward.

Pinchas saw the relationship of an Israelite and a Midianite as a curse--but perhaps he, like Balaam, could have turned it into a blessing.

Moses' frustration and fatigue were no excuse for his refusal to accept the people's cry for help.

Are we more worried about our own egos than about the Jewish people as a whole?

The nostalgic memories we have of the past may seem appealing -- but they require closer inspection.

This week's portion reminds us of our sacred obligations to those who are still languishing in oppression.

The sound of the shofar can mobilize us and help us consider the path ahead.

The American narrative and the biblical narrative offer conflicting approaches to wealth and material gain.

There is a lot to learn from the long tradition of Jewish aversion to pork.

Parashat Vayikra challenges the Jewish community to find new ways of interacting with God and God's creations.

God met the Israelites' need to relate to God on their own terms — we must do the same.

We can learn a great deal from how the Israelites acquire and spend their money in this Torah portion.