Jewish Texts

Moses reviews for the Israelites their system of justice, the rules of kingship, their relationship to idolatrous nations, and the rules of doing battle.

The laws of the Cities of Refuge emphasize the sacredness and infinite value of every human life.

The transition in leadership from Moses to Joshua provides us with a model for contemporary changes in leadership.

Korach and his followers rebel against Moses' and Aaron's leadership and are killed; God instructs Aaron regarding laws of the priesthood.

God instructs Moses and Aaron regarding the red heifer; Miriam dies; Moses hits a rock to bring forth water rather than speaking to it; Aaron dies.

The priestly blessing with which parents bless their children on Shabbat gives parents an opportunity to partner with God in shaping Jewish history and ensuring continuity.

The biblical approach stands in sharp contrast to American federal sentencing guidelines.

A midrash on the Sotah ritual emphasizes the lengths to which we go to bring peace between spouses.

A description of the highlights of the Torah, according to the divisions of the weekly portions.

An affirmation of God’s singularity, its daily recitation is regarded by traditionally observant Jews as a biblical commandment.