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Why one rabbi believes text study leads to moral behavior.

Despite recognizing the value of work, Judaism insists that family must come first.

Jewish communal institutions address the problems of the poor, but individual efforts still make a crucial difference to many in need.

From biblical law, through classic rabbinic debate and medieval law codes, and continuing in the modern period, Jewish law has undergone constant development.

In Isaiah 40-66, the prophet(s) built on the theological paradigms of Isaiah ben Amoz (Isaiah 1-39).

Two popular and enigmatic prophets

Despite the cynical tone of Ecclesiastes, it has been given a place of joy and honor in the Jewish cycle of readings.

A brief introduction to the devices and characteristics of this biblical genre.

This climactic chapter emphasizes the obligation to be holy in our dealings with our fellow human beings.

Korah was punished for his rebellion, but his questioning of the need for human rulers has remained a living issue for later generations to contemplate.

Isaiah decries injustice by the elite against the poor. As a fit punishment, social order will be upset, leaving the people in leaderless chaos.

The prophet takes on the people's mistaken assumption that they can safely persist in unethical behavior--and that God would never destroy the Temple.