Over time the rabbis increased the wife's power in a marriage, yet maintained the absolute right of the husband to grant a divorce.

Moving from praise to petition to thanksgiving, the Amidah inculcates a sense of connection to God.

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

Medieval European Jewry repeatedly faced banishment for both economic and religious reasons.

Orthodox and Conservative rabbis have worked to create solutions within the Jewish framework, including prenuptial agreements and retroactive annulment.

Everything you need to know about this underrated Rosh Hashanah classic.

There are endless ways to decorate the traditional Jewish marriage contract.

An idealized Jerusalem arose out of the ashes of the Temple's destruction and the city's ruins.

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Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as  parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...