During the last days of Pesach, Jews reflect on the Exodus from Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea, but do not celebrate to empathize with the suffering of the Egyptians.

Philo of Alexandria, a contemporary of Hillel and Shammai, is a figure in Jewish history whose unique position and enduring relevance deserve attention.

The author explores the significance of a minuscule letter, kaf, in the word "to weep" in the description of Abraham mourning Sarah's death in this week's Torah portion.

In the discussion "What's Divine about Divine Law?" at Yale, various perspectives on divine law were examined.

During the late Second Temple period, Jews produced a vast body of diverse literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo of Alexandria's treatises, and writings of Josephus, much of which was preserved by Orthodox Christians rather than Jews themselves in places like St. Catherines Monastery and Mount Athos.

The article discusses the significance of Noah sending out a raven before the dove in the biblical story of the flood.