The world’s celebration of Christmas is one of the reasons why I am glad and very thankful I got to read the Bible in its entirety many, many years ago.
In short, the authors/editors of the Bible made sure that we know that the story of the widow Tamar and Judah continues ...
Most lawmakers encouraged patience as proposed new social studies standards for Oklahoma classrooms wind their way through ...
It is hard to believe that I am writing again, while sitting shiva once again, this time for my older sister (by six years) ...
For decades, Americans United for Separation of Church and State called its adversaries “religious extremists.” Today, the ...
Christian leader of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, redefines the group’s focus in a polarized era.
Rachel Laser, the first non-Christian leader of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, redefines the group’s ...
In chronological order, here is a selection of obituaries of 18 notable Jews who died in 2024.
In my teenage years, I enjoyed reading the Genesis account of Jacob and Rachel. The way the Bible describes Jacob’s love for her shows just how smitten he was. Genesis chapter 29, verse 20 says, “So ...
I am telling you a story of Jacob and his decision to return to the promised land of his grandparents. The version being read in synagogues worldwide. Welcome to Vayeshev (And He Lived), this week’s ...
As a ghost, Jacob Marley helps save Scrooge in the classic Dickens tale. Now, other authors are writing books that tell Marley's story.
Amitai once thought his grandma was a wrestler, since she had watched her grandson Darius wrestle, not realizing that she’s far more like a Tesla, by her ...