Bible
Jonah: Success or Failure?
The story of Jonah teaches compassion by not following the prophet's example.
A Modern State of Impurity
The Torah's discussion of the obscure condition called tzara'at tells us something profound about the human condition.
Why the Maccabees Aren’t in the Bible
The books that tell the Hanukkah tale didn't make it into the Hebrew Bible -- but they are in the Catholic one.
The Binding of Isaac
The dramatic story, known in Hebrew as the Akedah, has perplexed many generations of commentators.
End-of-Life Care in the Bible
What we can learn from Jacob, Sarah and Moses’ final moments.
Song of Songs as Allegory
The Bible's most erotic book has long been understood as a metaphor.
Parashat Beha’alotcha: The Grand March Toward the Good
This Torah portion illustrates what happens when we put our individual needs first.
Parashat Nasso: Getting the Message
Two linguistic features of this Torah portion remind us of the need to speak carefully even when our message is true.
Main Characters in the Book of Ruth
Traditionally, the Book of Ruth is read on the second day of Shavuot each year. While the story is riveting ...
Parashat Bamidbar: When Women Are Invisible
How do we make sense of the census commanded in this Torah portion, which specifies only men be counted?