Abraham
In Abraham, a model for our divisive times
In the cycle of Torah reading, we find ourselves in the book of Genesis — basically our people’s shared record of disagreements at family gatherings.
The Secret Jewish History of Tax Day
Turns out the idea of taxes is as old as the Torah. Seth Rogovoy traces its history from Abraham to the American Civil War.
Is Winning The Lottery Bad For Your Soul?
Is winning the lottery a big opportunity to do some good in the world, or does it more often spell moral disaster?
The Secret Jewish History of Tax Day
Turns out the idea of taxes is as old as the Torah. Seth Rogovoy traces its history from Abraham to the American Civil War.
The Binding of Isaac: A Lesson In Resistance To Power
As racism and nativism are on the rise, a re-reading of the binding of Isaac might prove all too relevant.
How Can Men Help End Rape Culture? By Emulating Abraham.
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in the Jewish community, too. It’s time to take the Abrahamic approach.
The Secret Jewish History of Tax Day
Turns out the idea of taxes is as old as the Torah. Seth Rogovoy traces its history from Abraham to the American Civil War.
John Kasich Jokes With Brooklyn Orthodox That He Prefers Abraham to Moses
John Kasich bantered with haredi Orthodox Jews about which biblical figure was most significant and other lessons from the Jewish Bible.
Hiking the Path of Abraham Through Unseen Corners of West Bank
‘Abraham Path,’ a community-based tourism project in the West Bank, takes hikers on the ancient road of the patriarch Abraham. Naomi Zeveloff went on the journey into the rarely seen heart of the Palestinian territory.
IDF Chief Rabbi: No Link to Temple Mount in Islam
When the chief rabbi of the IDF claimed in a lecture that the Temple Mount has no legitimate religious significance in Islam, his remarks stirred a public furor.