Q. I think the Torah is the teaching of the Jewish law. Does it come from the Old Testament? — T., Buffalo, N.Y. A. The Torah consists of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, ...

American Jews prepared to celebrate one of their faith's most joyous holidays after the release of 20 Israeli hostages.

This biblical book of sayings and advice is full of wisdom. The Book of Proverbs is one of the most quoted books of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible). Comprising the second book in the Ketuvim (or Writings) ...

In an era when AI is opening new questions about the ownership of texts, the Torah stands apart, writes the chief learning officer at Sefaria. Shavuot is the festival when Jews eat cheesecake and ...

The weekly Torah reading has provided inspiration to generations of Jews, as each year we relive the experiences of our forefathers. Rabbis throughout history have delivered their particular teachings ...

‘When the Ark traveled forward, Moses said, ‘Rise up, O God, and scatter Your enemies, and let them that hate You flee before You.’ And when it rested [Moses] said, ‘Return, O God, unto the myriads of ...

In his teaching, Jesus often quoted the Jewish Scriptures; after his death, his followers turned to them for clues to the meaning of his life and message. Biblical scholar Mark Hamilton discusses the ...

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Historical statues coming down all over the place. Is it moral, ethical or the right thing to do? As usual, the Bible/Torah gives us the ONLY correct answer. Just check out Genesis 6:9, where it says ...