Halakha and ethics: a case study.

In the spiritual tradition, the Torah is often described as the most comprehensive source of divine energy and wisdom. It is ...

Simchat Torah is Hebrew for “joy/rejoicing of the Torah” – the Torah being the first five books of the Bible, from Genesis to Deuteronomy, believed to have been revealed to Moses. Of particular ...

Over the next few weeks, members of the Jewish faith will observe the High Holy Days in the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar, usually in September and October.

When I read the words that begin this week’s Torah portion, “Be Holy”, I try to imagine a profound and complex period of seeking that preceded these If you are looking out there for some ...

A 550-year-old Jewish holy book expected to reach around $5 million at auction has been bought in a private sale by two museums in Jerusalem and New York. The copy of the Mishneh Torah, ...

When Am Yisrael received the Torah it is written that they were able to see the sounds, as opposed to hearing the sounds.

There are 304,805 letters in the Torah, so if you’re writing the Jewish holy book out by hand — on animal skin, with a quill-style pen whose nib you have to keep filling with ink from a little ...

Your holy Jewish name; Your holy Jewish name Our sources deal with the spiritual aspects of naming a child - boy or girl. Rabbi Nachman Kahana. 2 article.minutes Jun 12, 2025, 6:18 PM (GMT+3) ...

(The Conversation) — As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate the High Holy Days, a scholar of the Bible explains their history and why they might offer consolation in times of uncertainty.

(The Conversation) – Over the next few weeks, members of the Jewish faith will observe the High Holy Days in the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar, usually in September and October. These ...