So slavery is to be abolished, but it is a fundamental principle of God’s relationship with us that he does not force us to change faster than is possible of our own freewill.

MISHPATIM: The prohibition against boiling a kid in its mother’s milk never made sense to this rabbi — until a party about 20 ...

The covenant is established through both aspects—the "big" revelations and the "small" laws—together leading to spiritual ...

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque and the Black Chamber of Commerce New Mexico have events planned this ...

In a new book, “Holiness and Society,” the Israeli scholar Ronen Shoval seeks to understand the philosophical implications of the phrase and its contemporary resonance.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto concludes: “Through complete devotion to the Holy Torah and the attribute of holiness, a person can achieve lofty insights and fulfill the divine potential hidden within his soul ...

Two newly ordained Renewal rabbis from Oakland are bolstering the movement’s 50-year-old legacy in the East Bay.

My love for Israel and the Jewish people is rooted in my love for God and my reverence for the covenant He made with the Jews ...

And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you’” (Luke 22:19-20). Here we have Jesus instituting the Eucharist and ...

The virtues of Ramadan extend beyond the individual. Fasting fosters empathy for the less fortunate, as Muslims are reminded of the hunger and thirst endured by those who struggle with poverty. This ...

Discover 2025's dates for Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter and Passover. Here's when all three happen and where you can find ...

Every February, Black History Month helps us reflect on how our nation’s racial past informs our present—to acknowledge the ...