judaism

Who is the Messiah?

Jewish sources have not, as a general rule, focused attention on the specific personal qualities of the Messiah.

How one of the first female rabbis was almost forgotten.

Giving Jewish women a voice.

The prophet Elijah is so zealous for God, he loses his job.

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

The first haftarah of oppression (for Parashat Matot or Parashat Pinhas), and the haftarah read by Sephardim for Parashat Shemot.

How the Midrash interprets Serah's role in Israelite history.

While some Jews fought, others suffered at the hands of the British.

Today in Jewish History: July 4, 1918

God tells the people of Israel what He really wants.