Jewish Texts

The Torah's discussion of the obscure condition called tzara'at tells us something profound about the human condition.

A portable sanctuary in the wilderness.

The dramatic story, known in Hebrew as the Akedah, has perplexed many generations of commentators.

At Hanukkah, shifting the focus from militarism to miracles.

A description of Judaism's primary book of Jewish legal theory.

What we can learn from Jacob, Sarah and Moses’ final moments.

The editor of the Mishnah is one of the most significant figures in rabbinic Judaism.

The first sage to receive the title of rabbi, Yohanan ben Zakkai is credited with saving rabbinic Judaism from complete annihilation.

The preeminent sage of first century Palestine whose name is on Jewish campus organizations worldwide.

The grave of this second century rabbi is the site of a large annual pilgrimage.