Bible

Abram provides us with a model for loving God and people for their own sake and not for any manifestation of that love.

The talmudic discussion of Noah's righteousness sheds light on our understanding of leveling the playing field.

When Jews did not have power, our righteousness was synonymous with blamelessness. How do we define righteousness today, in an age in which Jews do possess power?

The seven Noahide commandments mediate God's love for all of humanity and God's unique relationship with the Jewish people.

Noah's father saw in him the possibility for greatness -- something parents experience even today.

Noah's response to the flood indicates that violence is an ingrained aspect to human nature that must be acknowledged and channeled for good.

Our physical existence depends on spiritual, sacred focus for completeness.

The first book of the Torah tells of the origins of the world and of the children of Israel.

The Torah's declaration that parents are not responsible for the sins of their children (and vice versa) is a gem of modern parenting advice.

The Torah's commandment regarding the first fruits offers a kernel of wisdom about the importance of knowing where we came from.

Why does Moses repeat the history of Israelite people on the eve of crossing into the promised land?

Moses reminds the Israelites that their accomplishments are not solely the result of their own efforts.