Tanakh

Jon Kelsen uncovers a deeper rabbinic meaning to the blood needed to "passover" the Israelites.

Beth Kissileff on the book of Jonah and its relevance on Sukkot.

Benjamin Marcus was commissioned to create illustrations for an illuminated manuscript of the Book of Ruth. In this one-of-a-kind article, he shares his challenges, his discoveries, and his art.

Aton Holzer offers a novel interpretation of Isaiah 53 based on current events in Israel.

David Schwartz explores thematic similarities between the Hanukkah miracle and Pharaoh’s dreams.

Commentary by @Jerome Marcus: why biblical criticism directs our attention to the wrong way to read any good book, never mind The Good Book.

Is Jewish stubbornness a stereotype or a source of pride? In the Torah, it appears as a criticism, but also as a veiled praise for the people of Israel’s unique power of commitment. Zach Truboff highlights this strength in an application of the words of the Piaseczner Rebbe to our current moment of crisis.

Ezra Sivan compares biblical covenants, the all-important circumcision of Abraham and Shabbat

Dan Ornstein examines the rabbinic interpretation of the phrase "ba-asher hu sham," and applies it to the current conflict in Israel.

How do Moses Mendelssohn and Revelation jibe? Judah Kerbel offers some perspective.