While hiddur mitzvah is interpreted as beautifying a commanded act with a sense of abundance, as usual, the Torah asks us to ...

There are two biblical words for freedom. One is chofshi/chofesh, used in connection with the freeing of slaves (as in Ex. 21 ...

This week’s Torah portion is a story of forgiveness and the opportunity to make things right. The opening sentence tells it ...

The Qur’an refers to this incident: “We raised the Mountain over you saying: Hold firm to what we have given you, and study its commandments; so that you may attain piety towards God, (as God lovers) ...

Jonny Nulman grew up surrounded by Judaism, yet something never fully clicked. The prayers, the teachings—they were part of ...

ISTANBUL, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A 1,200-year-old Torah dating back to the Roman period, adorned with gold script on leather, has been seized in Türkiye's Istanbul, along with other valuable artifacts, ...

Between Hand and Scroll” offers a close look at an essential Jewish artifact. The diversity of Torah pointers creates a cross ...