Jewish Texts

Nevi’im (the Prophets section of the Bible) presents Israel's history as a nation on its land.

The Tosafists continued the conversation with their glosses on the text of the Talmud.

This Orthodox spiritual revivalist movement emerged in 18th-century Eastern Europe.

Over time the rabbis increased the wife's power in a marriage, yet maintained the absolute right of the husband to grant a divorce.

Biblical divorce law provided some protection for women by setting limits on a man's absolute power to divorce.

This phrase with kabbalistic roots has come to connote social justice.

David was a warrior and an artist, a lover and an adulterer — and also Israel's greatest king.

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.

Piyyutim permeate the High Holiday liturgy.

Why is Psalm 27 an important part of the spiritual preparation for the High Holidays?

Incorporating environmental concerns into to the Jewish dietary laws.

An ambiguous divine speech is the subject of great scholarly debate.