The story of Daniel in the lion's den is one of the most popular tales from the Old Testament. It is a remarkable story of courage,...

One of the most captivating characters in the Bible is Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute living in the city of Jericho. Yet despite her...

The story of the daughters of Zelophehad in the Book of Numbers teaches an important lesson about justice and the rights of women....

The story of Phinehas in the Bible offers a complex tale about passion, zealotry, and commitment to one's beliefs. As told in the Book of...

The Torah portion of Korach tells the dramatic story of an uprising against Moses and Aaron led by their cousin Korach. Korach was a...

The story of Balaam and his donkey as told in the Book of Numbers in the Torah contains an important lesson about the power of words and...

The Torah portion Yitro contains the momentous story of the giving of the Ten Commandments. It's been described as "The birthday of the...

The Binding of Isaac, known in Hebrew as the Akedah, is one of the most well-known and emotionally impactful stories in the Jewish...

The Baal Shem Tov, meaning “Master of the Good Name,” was an 18th century Jewish mystical rabbi who founded the Hasidic movement in...

The story of Rabbi Akiva exemplifies the Jewish value of lifelong learning and growth. Akiva began his life as an uneducated shepherd who...

The Talmud tells an insightful tale about two great sages who had very different perspectives - Hillel and Shammai. They lived during the...

Rosh Hashanah is a time of spiritual renewal and reflection. It’s the Jewish New Year, when you take note of what happened in the last...

Malachi is the last prophet of the Torah. Malachi delivered a powerful message to the people of Israel about the importance of covenant...

There are few stories of hope that resonate like the tale of Zechariah. The backdrop of the tale is Israel's tumultuous history, which,...

Ezra is one of the most pivotal figures in Jewish history. He brings to light the importance of studying the Torah. It’s not just reading...

During the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, Tisha B'Av takes place. It’s one of the most solemn days on the Jewish calendar. The day...

Nehemiah moved into action when he heard about the state of his ancestral city, Jerusalem. At the time, Nehemiah was a Jewish official...

The value of redemption is something Isaiah’s tale teaches us. It teaches us that no matter what the situation is, there is always a...

Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah. His story is one that proves the importance of staying true to one’s calling. Jeremiah had...

Amos was a very simple shepherd who lived in the ancient kingdom of Judah. Even though Amos lacked an education or hierarchy in social...