The Hebrew Bible’s first word concerns time. That’s why the Rabbis teach us that G^d didn’t only create space and all that’s in it but also time itself. ‘Time is what keeps everything from happening ...

Last week, I spoke at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C. on a panel about the Bible and American renewal. Specifically, my speech focused on the Hebrew Bible and the origins and ...

The 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon is expected to fetch $30 to $50 million at auction. But for the next two weeks, anyone can view this ancient, important book. (New York Jewish Week) — After stops in ...

The oldest and most complete Hebrew Bible, described as “one of the most important and singular texts in human history,” has become the most valuable manuscript ever to be sold at an auction. The ...

There are many contradictions within the Torah (the 5 Books of Moses), the Hebrew Bible and the Talmudic literature. In the continuation, I will give only one example of contradiction – of what in my ...

Following comments made by Pope Francis during a teaching before a general audience at the Vatican, Israel's top Jewish leaders issued a letter expressing concern over potentially anti-Jewish comments ...

When Rice University religion professor Matthias Henze visits local Houston-area churches and synagogues to promote interfaith understanding between Christianity and Judaism, he focuses on discussing ...

According to some Jewish and Christian traditions, the seven days of Creation serve as the paradigm for the seven-part ...