Jewish Texts

Sufi ideas found their way into Jewish mystical literature through Bahya Ibn Pakudah and the Kabbalist Isaac of Acre.

Jews and Christians read their own ideas about authority into this ancient legislative institution.

Since the destruction of the Temples, Jews have struggled with the enduring meaning and legacy of the sacrificial rites.

Rabbinic responses to questions of Jewish law enrich the body of halakhic literature.

A purification ritual using the ashes of a cow.

Early Amoraim engaged in respectful debate.

This medieval talmudist's religious tolerance was ahead of his time.

A thanksgiving hymn recited on Sabbath and holidays.

An Italian rabbi, poet and teacher of Kabbalah who claimed to be the Messiah.

The traditional--sometimes imperfect--Jewish version of the Torah text.

19th-century Italian scholar/poet who questioned authorship of the Zohar.

Sanctifying God's name.