Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal reflects on the Jewish value of equity and the miracle of creation, emphasizing that although humans are made in the same image, we are all unique individuals with diverse qualities and talents.

The author describes visiting Kibbutz Beeri, near Gaza, after it was attacked by Hamas.

Jewish tradition emphasizes humanity's responsibility to care for and protect the environment, viewing it as a form of stewardship.

In this article, Yakov Nagen explores what God wants from humanity based on an analysis of the creation chapters in the Book of Genesis.

Rabbi Yosef Bitton discusses the concept of creation and its interpretation in Jewish thought, specifically focusing on the peshat, or plain meaning, of the text.

In this text excerpt from the book "Time and Difference in Rabbinic Judaism," the author explores the concept of God's daily schedule post-creation according to rabbinic accounts.

The poem "Hope" by Ross Weissman conveys a contemplation on the COVID-19 pandemic and the concept of hope in the face of mortality.

Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" draws heavily from Milton's "Paradise Lost" and Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's work, "The Lonely Man of Faith."

The text explores the rationale behind Shabbat observance in Judaism, highlighting two main perspectives: one based on God's resting after creating the world, emphasized in Exodus, and another focused on commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and promoting social equality, as articulated in Deuteronomy.

Rashi's well-known commentary on the first verse of the Torah asserts the Jewish people's God-given right to the Land of Israel.

In Proverbs 8:22-31, wisdom is personified as being created by the Lord at the beginning of His works, present before the creation of the world, and playing a role in the establishment of the earth and heavens.