'Joseph Albo': A sweeping map of Jewish belief - review
This influential vision of Judaism places belief and commitment, not philosophy, at the heart of salvation.
This influential vision of Judaism places belief and commitment, not philosophy, at the heart of salvation.
A multigenerational story of assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging.
The story of the spies shows how belief in destiny can falter in fear or slip into reckless overconfidence.
Joshua’s spies returned with faith and confidence, teaching a timeless lesson about courage, purpose, and the Land of Israel.
When fear overrides faith, even truth becomes distorted; this is the lesson of the spies in the desert.
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The first book I received of Dina’s series of three was her Scroll of Ruth, most appropriate since Shavuot was only a week away.
On Shavuot morning, the prayer groups at the Western Wall are composed of Jews of different stripes and appearances, creating a broader cross-section of Jewish life than is there at other times.
The book grew out of courses the author taught, and covers Leviticus’ chapters 1 through 10.
The Menorah in Zechariah’s vision still burns. Its message still endures. And it still calls to each of us: light the flame. Raise it high.
After Pharaoh intensified the Jewish slaves' work, Moses felt that his mission had failed. Out of deep pain, he turned to God and said, “Why have You done evil to these people? Why did You send me?