Judaism

Everything you need to know about Judaism and being Jewish: the weekly Torah portion, Jewish holidays, Jewish rituals and more.

Meet two rabbis who are trying to fight ‘toxic polarization’ — one Jewish text at a time

I spoke to Holzman and Schmelkin Thursday on Zoom, days before the 2024 election, in the hope that they could provide some encouragement, Jewish wisdom and practical advice.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
03/11/2024

Noah’s righteousness vs. leadership: Lessons on moral responsibility

We are, in some sense, responsible for the society of which we are a part. It is not enough to be good. We must encourage others to be good. There are times when each of us must lead.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
01/11/2024
 YORAM RAANAN, ‘The Three Pillars,’ 100 x 70 cm., acrylic on canvas.

Parashat Noah: Upholding the world

Our sages remind us that even in a time of chaos, our world relies on values and principles. Our learning, prayer, and good deeds can contribute to the stability of the world.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
01/11/2024
 THE MAGNIFICENT creation had decayed and become corrupt.

Parashat Noah: Perhaps they will repent

No matter how deep the sin or how severe the corruption, if a person repents and resolves to become better, God will welcome him or her back.

 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) prays while holding a phone.

Two methods to capture a thief

By DAVID BERGER
31/10/2024
 JACOB WRESTLES with the angel of Esau as painted in 1659 by Rembrandt.

God blesses those who bless you, curses those who curse you

“And I will bless those who bless you, and anyone who curses you, I will curse” (Genesis 12:3).

By MARC D. ANGEL
31/10/2024

Book of Genesis: Accessible Torah translation captivates diverse readers, spurs multiple printings

The Book of Genesis, a richly annotated English translation of the Torah, captivates diverse audiences, prompting multiple printings due to its accessibility.

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