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Hence the extra “vav”. He has another interesting “diyuk” at the end of the second Parsha of Shema. Just like the first Parsha of Shema must be written and placed on the doorpost ...

Whether you know your Scriptures chapter and verse or you rarely take a peek at the Good Book, these Bible facts will surprise you. Though the word Bible comes from the Greek word biblios ...

This week’s Torah portion gives a long list of curses as well as blessings. The curses are frightening. They are so horrible that the tradition is to read them in a hushed tone in the synagogue.

A new exhibit is on display at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem ... beginning with the Lech Lecha Torah portion, progressing through the destruction of the Temple and the suffering of the Jewish ...

Devarim 16:20: Justice, Justice you shall pursue, for you should live and inherit the land… Rashi explains that “It is worthwhile for you to appoint reliable judges that will keep the nation ...

Like the seeds of a pomegranate, the parsha this week is overflowing with mitzvot. Ki Tetze has more positive and negative commandments than any other parsha in the Torah. Among the many ...

According to the Torah, tithes are taken from the crops in two three-year cycles. In each of these two cycles, one-tenth of the produce was given to the Levi who serves in the Temple as ma’aser ...

Rick Lupert, a poet, songleader and graphic designer, is the author of 28 books including “God Wrestler: A Poem for Every Torah Portion.” Find him online at www.JewishPoetry.net ...

Few resorts have a more exclusive image than Lech. Princess Diana was its most famous patron and other past visitors include the Jordanian royal family, the Dutch royal family and Monaco’s ...