The first paragraph of Shema, one of Judaism's two central prayers, consists of verses from Deuteronomy chapter 6.
The shmittah year, once observed only by the most religious, is inspiring wider social action campaigns
It's one of those dramatic shul moments.
The sages were sympathetic to those who did not understand Hebrew.
The names of the Hebrew months that we use now were not known until after the Babylonian exile.
Simchat Torah is the only time of the year when children are called up to the Torah, for the Kol Hane'arim aliyah.
"Whoever designates a permanent place for his prayer, the God of Abraham assists him."
The promise of moral and intellectual perfection to anyone who studies Torah for its own sake.
The rolled-up scroll of parchment on which are written the first two paragraphs of the Shema
Criticising others is easy and, for many enjoyable
Lighting a candle for the departed on the Hebrew anniversary of their deaths is a widespread practice.
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