Louis Jacobs

The new academic study of Judaism examined Jewish religion from the scholarly perspectives of theology, literature, and history.

Isaac Luria's theory of creation.

Early Zionist philosopher.

Is it enough to live up the requirements of Jewish law for one to be holy? Is sanctity in this life possible for all of us—or only for a few saintly people?

Few post-talmudic works have been as revered as the Zohar, the mystical commentary on the Torah.

The Hasidim wrote and told stories about their leaders.

A brief summary of traditional Jewish views of death--including its tragedy and its inevitability.