Talmud

The Mishna, as well as other rabbinic works, detail voting procedures that were revolutionary for their time and that were handed down for generations. They influence democratic procedures today.

Our writers and artists create out of the conviction that we must do justice to our suffering, to our losses. That we must create a future for which we have already sacrificed so much.

The Temple's restoration begins with restoring unity, justice, and shared responsibility in society.

Many associate him with Worms, Germany, where he studied as a young man. However, his hometown was Troyes, the capital of France’s Champagne region, where he served as a rabbi and dayan.

We often encounter people who seem to be pursuing the very same path on which we hope to succeed, and naturally, we may sometimes fear that their success will diminish our own opportunities.

After October 7, Jewish communities across the world held challah bakes dedicated to the hostages. Women gathered in synagogue halls and community centers, with flour on their hands, saying prayers.

Our guard stands in the cold, gives up holidays with his family, and carries a responsibility he never chose. When tragedy comes, men like him are often the first line of defense.

This influential vision of Judaism places belief and commitment, not philosophy, at the heart of salvation.

“Classic Jewish texts have something fresh and relevant to say about everything - including the Declaration of Independence," Rabbi Leon Morris, president of Pardes, said recently.

Israelis must decide whether politics exists to strengthen the country – or whether the country itself will surrender its fate to partisan warfare.