Bible

Jewish tradition records two very different approaches to dealing with the religious persecutions of Antiochus IV.

The phrase shows up in popular culture as synonymous with fatalistic warning, but it has a much deeper meaning for Jews.

Why Jewish tradition prescribes a particular psalm for each day.

Looking for a way to express your love biblically? Look no further than Song of Songs.

The biblical Book of Ruth celebrates chosen family.

Eicha is both the Hebrew title of this biblical book and the word that best helps us understand what it really means.

The Hebrew Bible has no shortage of beautiful expressions about yearning for peace.

A closer look at the famous midrash that opens the collection Genesis Rabbah.

This biblical book of sayings and advice is full of wisdom.

Not just the Five Books of Moses, torah can refer to a single teaching — or all of Jewish tradition.

The Book of Proverbs wants us all to pursue wisdom. But what is that exactly?

The author of Kohelet wrestled openly and honestly with life's biggest questions.