Tanakh

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.

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

Malka Simkovich compares the narratives of Noah and Lot, and the ways their stories trigger the beginnings of rival nations of Bnei Yisrael.

In many siddurim, Six Remembrances from biblical Jewish history are printed following the morning service. They do not appear chronologically, nor in their order of appearance in the Torah. This article suggests that their arrangement forms an arc emphasizing the importance of Jewish education.as a bridge to the future.

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

Jordan Soffer examines the two narratives of Calev and Yitro through a lens of effective community leadership.

In this piece, Shimi Kaufman considers ways of interpreting the intentions surrounding the enjoyment of Shabbat.

Levi Morrow explores how the Rabbis use creative exegesis to save the world from drowning in a flood

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