When Leah gave birth to her fourth son, she became the first character in the Bible to give thanks.
The word was invented in translating the Psalm recited by the Pilgrims.
For decades, the Jews were solidly Democratic. Now their votes are up for grabs.
The temptation is overwhelming to excuse or soften the drama of Genesis 22. A leading professor of Jewish thought explains how to get past that, and what meaning lies beyond it.
The incompatible narratives of Judaism and Islam, and what the Bible has to say about them.
The Biden administration could use its final weeks to lash out at Israel.
The contrast between New Testament forbearance and Hebraic hard-heartedness is an idea that won’t die.
How the terrorist group continues on despite its catastrophic losses.
Even as it becomes clear who will emerge victorious.
The annual cycle of festivals and commemorations is a strategy for national cohesion.
Why Jews matter.
The author of a new book explores how the diaspora’s largest Jewish community can renew its strength and resilience.
A newly declassified document is being touted as proof of her innocence. But it only confirms her involvement in a Soviet spy ring.
American Jewry has spent over $100 million in Hebrew education. The results are far from impressive.