Jewish law

Arbitrary royal decrees vs. the eternal law.

Rachel Friedman
March 7 2023 12:01AM

What makes this ancient Near Eastern law code different from all other ancient Near Eastern law codes?

Jeremiah Unterman
Jan. 17 2022 12:01AM

An upcoming Supreme Court case could have profound effects on American religious communities. Does the nature of Jewish law offer a unique perspective on the question at hand?

Nov. 19 2021 12:33AM

In wake of the tragedy in Surfside, a distinguished theologian joins us to explain what Jewish tradition teaches about human suffering.

July 2 2021 12:01AM

Protecting the victim and the poor.

Jeremiah Unterman
May 26 2020 12:01AM

Some families prefer the connection it offers. But an online seder seems like an acknowledgement of generational failure, a stopgap measure to keep nostalgic religious affiliation afloat.

May 11 2020 12:25AM

What the headline-making rabbinic showdown over online seders reveals about Jewish law and its limits.

May 4 2020 12:01AM

Those with greater ability to help are called upon to bear greater risk.

April 2 2020 12:01AM

“More desirable than gold . . . sweeter than honey.”

June 11 2019 12:01AM

A 14th-century rabbinic debate on the purpose of the legal system.

Feb. 9 2018 12:01AM

Babatha’s Orchard.

Elizabeth Shanks Alexander
Sept. 27 2017 12:01AM

One rabbi’s argument that civil law is rooted in human reason.

June 2 2017 12:01AM

Conferring an air of legality on the murder of Naboth.

Shalom Holtz
Dec. 16 2016 12:01AM

John Selden, Brexit, and the need for national laws.

July 18 2016 12:01AM