Jewish Texts

The specific prohibitions on mourners during the shiva period reflect the mourner's sense of estrangement from the life force.

Two spies tour Jericho.

The Talmudic approach to the sciences, from astronomy to botany.

In recent centuries, Jewish law has developed tools for regulating the rights to intellectual property.

Jeremiah purchases a field in Anathoth.

Divine punishment is real.

On chosenness and holiness.

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Jerusalem is a bloody mess.

The prescription for holy psoriasis.

Regulations for the Zadokite priests.

Four lepers save the Israelite camp.