In studying historical interpretations of Torah, we find it is no small matter to seek out a way of living in obedience to the Commandments of God.

Every Shabbos, Jews in synagogues of all denominations hear the cantor, rabbi or a layperson chant that week’s Torah portion from an open scroll. But Yiddish scholar Sheva Zucker says you don’t need ...

This week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim, represents the first extensive listing of laws given by God to the Israelites through Moses. In many ways, it can be seen as an expansion ...

This week’s Torah portion, T’rumah, represents another abrupt shift in focus within the book of Exodus from the mostly legal material of last week’s portion, Mishpatim, to the first of ...

I’ve become obsessed with podcasts. Here are my 15 favorite Jewish ones — from Israel-focused news to Torah to community.