Speaking to a class at one of America’s major rabbinical seminaries, I once remarked in passing that “Judaism is built on the ...
This major contribution to the history of European ideas investigates the philosophical and political significance of Judaism in the intellectual life of seventeenth and eighteenth century Europe.
Let me repeat what I wrote months ago: Criticism of the government of Israel is not antisemitism (“Criticism of Israel not always an attack on Judaism,” Nov. 14). The false claim of ...
This is where the idea for the Essentials of Judaism series comes from. The series identifies and addresses Judaism’s hashkafic topics in a comprehensive, systematic, organized, and source-based ...
As the days brighten and spring kicks into full swing, Jews all over the world prepare for Passover, a weeklong holiday that is one of Judaism’s most widely celebrated and most important ...
Rabbi Shai Held, the founder of the Hadar Institute, which promotes Jewish literacy among adult Jews, takes up a lot of serious ideas in his book, “Judaism Is About Love,” but makes them ...
Berakhot 9:5 Although God has given humans free will, Judaism teaches that they will be punished for committing evil with death and destruction. However, they will be rewarded for resisting ...
“Judaism and Jewish culture are flourishing,” he says. “American Jews express their Jewishness in diverse ways. But for most, it is a valued part of their identity.” In the beginning (or pretty close ...
Passover Monday, April 22, 2024 Yud-Daled B’Nissan, Year 5784 Monday, April 29, 2024 Kaf-Alef B’Nissan, Year 5784 Holocaust Remembrance Day Monday, May 6, 2024 Kaf-Chet B’Nissan, Year 5784 ...
A university Jewish Society says the existing building is not fit for purpose and needs redeveloping. It was William's first public appearance since unexpectedly pulling out of a memorial service ...
Most Jews see marriage as an important and necessary part of life. Judaism also has the mechanism for divorce when needed and the opportunity for remarriage. Judaism teaches that humans have been ...