Jewish Texts

An attempt to reconcile two opposing views of nature.

Deuteronomy's legal treatment of slavery is more humane than the parallel laws in Exodus, and more practical than those in Leviticus.

Sometimes seen as inaccessible, Leviticus nevertheless contains important material about holiness.

The various ways Jewish law distinguishes between Jews and gentiles.

Israel's first king was a controversial ruler.

A biblical scholar reviews the historical claims of the biblical book of Exodus.

The impact of Judaism's transformative event is felt by the other monotheistic religions.

How modern scholars explain the origins and authorship of Judaism's foundational text.

Jewish tradition, informed by the precedent of the Talmud, prefers to promote discussion rather than correctness.

Despite their focus on life, priests are permitted to attend to their closest relatives in death.

The days between Passover and Shavuot are a time of great vulnerability and profound opportunity.

Our changing observance of the period between Passover and Shavuot reflects our sensitivity to the realities of our history.