Torah

The Torah outlines the foundational narrative of Judaism. It consists of the first five of the 24 books that make up the Tanach. The five books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It narrates the origins of Judaism- from God's creation of the world, to the descent of the people of Israel into Egypt and their salvation with the granting of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The Torah ends with the death of Moses, prior to the people's crossing to the promised land. The books highlight civil laws, religious obligations, and teachings such as the 10 commandments.
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Shabbat Passover: Song of love, longing, and illumination

On this Sabbath, it is customary in many communities to read Shir Hashirim, the “Song of Songs” – the biblical love song composed by King Solomon.

The three elements we can learn from Passover: Vision, miracle and freedom

On Passover, when we sit down to the Seder table, we declare together, “In every generation, they rise against us to annihilate us, but the Holy One, blessed be He, saves us from their hands.” 

By ZEHAVIT GROSS
25/04/2024

Parashat Tazria: ‘Tzara’at’ and divine providence

Judaism believes that God does not abandon man, and even if providence is not revealed, it exists in a hidden dimension and affects the course of a person’s life.

An illustration of lit candles and in the background the Israeli flag on December 17, 2023

Is Israel a Jewish ghetto or Hebrew kingdom in our ancestral homeland? - opinion

Israelis and Jews have yet to decide due to the harsh public debate in the country for the past couple of years.

By ITAMAR BEN-DAVID
11/04/2024

Israelis commemorate Bible's Jordan River crossing 3,300 years ago

The event drew participation from hundreds of individuals across the country who engaged in various activities, including a musical prayer service, and guided tours in the Jericho area.

We are not stuck on October 7, we are at twilight of October 8

There has been an awakening since October 7 – of Jewish identity, Jewish pride, the yearning to find and claim Jewish joy in a world that sought to silence it.

By SAMANTHA VINOKOR-MEINRATH
09/04/2024
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