Torah
Jewish compassion isn’t just for Jews
Moses instructed us to “circumcise our hearts” and find compassion for those outside our inner circle.
The personal is political on Tisha B’Av
We often think of hatred as based on religion or nationality. But it is just as damaging when it begins in individual disputes.
Spiritual hunger persists even in the face of physical hunger
Even during the pandemic, with pressing issues of health and money, appetite is high for Jewish learning.
Firefighters rescue 100-year-old Torah from Boca Raton fire
A woman, presumably a resident of the home, tearfully thanked them.
Torah Scrolls Were Desecrated In L.A., But It Might Not Be A Hate Crime
“Whether a person breaks into a random building, or specifically targets a synagogue, it still has a terribly pernicious effect.”
How Did This Torah Literally Get Burned Not Once But Twice?
The Torahs were being stored in the garage in preparation for burial in the synagogue’s cemetery.
Two Obscure, Obsessive Jewish Groups Created And Saved This 1,000-Year-Old Bible
“It was a huge innovation in any kind of manuscript production to have this much information on a single page and for it to still make sense.”
This Torah Was Dropped Off At A Va. Thrift Store Can You Help Us Find Where It Came From?
“It’s obviously not something that you see appear at a Goodwill store.”
This Sukkot, This Artist Invited Superheroes To His Sukkah
“This loud, bombastic, over-the-top narrative is Torah and also comic books.”
Q & A: How Do You Write A History Of The Bible?
“I do think mutual understanding is vital. At the end you might get a disagreement, but at least it’s informed.”