Jewish Thought

New Historians, new understandings of the past, and recent critiques of Zionist discourse

Christians are not idolators--nor are they inherently anti-Semitic.

Understanding the world in which Christianity developed helps understand Christian beliefs.

Jewish sensitivity to nature has existed for centuries

Jews need to put environmental issues higher on their agenda, the author argues.

Texts that address the issue of Jewish work.

More than just means to make money, our jobs can be one vehicle for setting the world right.

What trees can teach about relationships

An important commandment calls for the redemption of Jewish prisoners, but how far should this mitzvah be taken?

The high value placed by the Jewish tradition on active concern for the welfare of others has its roots in the Torah.

Jews have a tradition, based in biblical law, of interest-free lending, primarily--but not exclusively--to other Jews.

From the beginning of biblical time, man has struggled to break his binding ties in order to become free, independent, and fully human.