Ketuvim
The Conventions of Biblical Poetry
A brief introduction to the devices and characteristics of this biblical genre.
Ketuvim (Writings)
The third section of the Tanakh, or Hebrew Bible, includes poetry, philosophy, history and stories.
The Book of Psalms
These 150 Hebrew poems are central to Jewish prayer and the inspiration for countless forms of creative expression in Western culture.
Ecclesiastes (Kohelet)
Traditionally read during Sukkot, the Book of Ecclesiastes grapples with the meaning of life.