In a recent law passed in Louisiana, the requirement for public schools to display the Ten Commandments has sparked discussion among Jewish Louisianans due to the varied depictions and translations of the commandments.

The author, a Roman Catholic, shares her journey of supporting Jewish friends and combatting antisemitism, including replacing the Star of Bethlehem with a Star of David as a symbol of solidarity, traveling to Israel to witness the impact of terrorist attacks, and emphasizing the importance of standing with Jewish people against hatred.

In a recent discussion, Andrew Doran, a senior research fellow with the Philos Project, argues that the roots of civilization can be traced back to the Hebrew Bible and the covenantal promise with Abraham and his descendants.

The article explores the Hebrew root כֹּחַ (kof, feh, tav), meaning strength, and its various associations with military might, leadership, and power in Jewish texts and current events in Israel.

The essay discusses the significance of Passover, a holiday celebrating the Jews' release from enslavement in Egypt as recounted in the book of Exodus.

In the early 1970s, New York poets Lewis Warsh and David Rosenberg discussed the French surrealist Robert Desnos and his book "Night of Loveless Nights," highlighting a significant moment in literary and secular Jewish culture.

Robert Alter criticizes Donald Trump's "USA Bible," a version of the Bible being sold for $59.99, which includes patriotic elements like the pledge of allegiance and constitution.

A total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024, passing through North America.

Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz argues that Jewish organizations should prioritize child welfare based on the Hebrew Bible's numerous calls to protect vulnerable children.

During a remote appearance on an NFL talk show, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers displayed a bookshelf with Jewish volumes, including an Artscroll Tanach and a Chumash Mesoras HaRav.

As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contrast to what he saw as America's decline in vision and will.

Abraham Lincoln's Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions sheds light on his philosophical perspective and concerns about democratic institutions and technological advancements.

In a podcast discussion with Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver, Rabbi Ethan Tucker explores the Jewish obligation of pidyon shvuyim, or redeeming captives.

The Codex Sassoon, the oldest existing Hebrew Bible dating back to around 900 C.E., has been permanently relocated to Israel after being acquired by Alfred Moses for $38.1 million.

In this discussion, Jon Levenson explores the meaning of the binding of Isaac, a story found in chapter 22 of Genesis.

In this discussion, Jonathan Silver speaks with Jon Levenson, a professor of Jewish studies, about the story of the Binding of Isaac from Genesis 22.

The article explores the term "Moloch" and its various meanings in Jewish history and Western culture.

The book of Lamentations in the Hebrew Bible recounts the traumatic events of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in the 6th century BCE.

In the book of Lamentations, written after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in the 6th century BCE, there are descriptions of the horrific suffering and trauma endured by the Jewish people.

The article discusses the theme of masquerade and its significance in Jewish culture, drawing connections to the film "Clueless" and various ancient Jewish texts.

Malka Simkovich's essay explores the theological debate in Judaism about reconciling the idea of God being beyond human comprehension with the use of human, bodily terms to describe God in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish liturgy.

The essay by Malka Simkovich explores the theological debate in Jewish tradition regarding how to reconcile the idea that God is beyond human comprehension with the anthropomorphic language used in Jewish liturgy and texts.

In this discussion, Joshua Berman, a rabbi and Bible scholar, emphasizes the significance of Egypt in the Hebrew Bible.

In this podcast episode, Joshua Berman discusses the importance of Egypt in understanding the inner life of the biblical world.

Lentils have a rich history in Jewish cooking, dating back to biblical times.