Judaism’s golden rule
Once this becomes clear, the rest of the Torah is merely the commentary and details of how to carry it out.
By Rabbi Tzvi Nightingale
Jun. 9, 2024
Hebrew scriptures: Not in God’s name
Islam has long been associated with violence, and savagery was usually
By Rabbi Yitzhak Zweig
May. 19, 2024
Hebrew Scriptures: Judaism is a call to responsibility
The early history of humanity is set out in the Torah as a series of disappointments. God gave human beings freedom, which they then misused
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Nov. 5, 2023
Did thousands die for a few to enrich themselves?
Did the people of this country not genuinely expect that after gaining independence, the majority would finally enjoy the “milk and honey” that Zimbabwe has in abundance?
By Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Apr. 4, 2023
Kasher Slaughter: An introduction
This commandment applies equally to cattle, to animals, and to fowl. A limb torn or cut from a living animal is forbidden. An animal that is not slaughtered, but dies of itself, is prohibited.
By Rabbi Gersion Appel
Mar. 18, 2023
The sounding of the shofar— a commandment
The sound of the teruah is both earthly and divine.
By Rabbi Mark Goodman
Sep. 18, 2022