Bible
What honoring our parents teaches us about faith, logic, and Judaism
The mitzvah of honoring one's parents is not a narrow religious demand but a foundational moral duty.
Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service
Parashat Beshalach: The joy of ‘mitzvot’
Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years
Persistence of Amalek: The never-ending Jewish war against the forces of evil - opinion
No miracle, no revelation, not even the most undeniable display of divine power will erase evil from this world. It remains our mission to fight it.
This week in Jewish history: The births of Moses and Barbie
A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.
Parashat Tetzaveh: Yes, you can!
A person can build, act, create, contribute, and make the world a better place. Just as easily, however, the same person can wither, stagnate, and waste his or her life in idleness.
'House of David': Can one stone change the course of history?
The biblical series features Hollywood-scale production values, offering a sweeping narrative filled with drama, grit, and intensity.
Ancient Syriac text reveals lost Gospel details after 1,500 years
The Old Syriac text specifies disciples 'rubbing it in their hands,' highlighting significant nuances in interpretation.
This week in Jewish history: Birthday of Frank Gehry, Yahrzeit of Avraham Ibn Ezra
A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.
Parashat Teruma: ‘Its interior is filled with love’
An exploration into the meaning and significance of the cherubim (angels) that sat upon the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle.
Parashat Teruma: Make Me a sanctuary for Me to dwell in
There are a number of midrashim (non-literal interpretations) that reflect the relationship between God and Israel as manifested in the Tabernacle.
The justice of God: How the Torah laid the blueprint for social cohesion - opinion
The foundation of religious life is moral integrity. Before introducing rituals, ceremonies, or prohibitions, God demands that we act with decency and righteousness.
This week in Jewish history: Biblical civil war, Jewish refugees killed by torpedo
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
