Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Rabbinic responses to questions of Jewish law enrich the body of halachic literature.

Early Amoraim engaged in respectful debate.

Rashbam read the Torah according to its most literal reading--even in contradiction of Jewish law.

This medieval talmudist's religious tolerance was ahead of his time.

Extra precautions for safe home construction.

Judaism frowns on excessive pride--but how much is too much?

Rabbinic sermonizing has a long history in Judaism.

Jews have flirted with the doctrine that all creation is embraced in God.

A thanksgiving hymn recited on Sabbath and holidays.

An Italian rabbi, poet and teacher of Kabbalah who claimed to be the Messiah.