Judaism 101
Walking the Ancient Paths
A Reflection on Parashat Behar–Bechukotai This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Behar–Bechukotai, reminds us that true freedom is never just about escape—it is about responsibility, restoration, and relationship. In Behar, God commands the people concerning the Sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee. Land is to rest. Debts are released. Captives are freed. Families are
Restoration Of All Things
We believe in the biblical principle of restoration. God made everything in the world “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Yet, Adam’s sin and Satan’s rebellion caused much destruction. God’s plan of redemption not only saves us from damnation,
The Jewish Understanding of Dance
The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible, and so we must turn to this in order to understand the role of dance in Jewish culture. There are twenty-two references to dance in the Old Testament,
Leonard Nimoy’s Mameloshn: A Yiddish Story
Leonard Nimoy – Jewish actor most well-known for his role as Spock on the Star Trek science fiction series – was interviewed by Christa Whitney in Los Angeles, California on October 15, 2013. Parts of this interview are in Yiddish, subtitled in English.