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The Book of Jubilees, a text that gives us a unique retelling of the Torah, certainly seems to think so. It’s a book overflowing with warnings and rebukes, a call to remember the c...
The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text, speaks to this feeling with a stark warning. It paints a picture of a future where people have drifted far from their spiritual and et...
But there’s also another set of treasures that had a similar effect: the vessels created for the Temple in Jerusalem during the time of the Second Temple. And the Letter of Aristea...
The Letter of Aristeas, a fascinating ancient text, grapples with this very idea. It explores what it means for the Jewish people to be distinct, and the responsibilities that come...
Ever hear of the Maccabees and think, "Yeah, Hanukkah, I got it?" Well, there's more to the story than just latkes and dreidels. : how did word of the Maccabees' exploits spread so...
The ancient writer Josephus, in his powerful work Against Apion, gives us a glimpse into the heart of Jewish values, and it's a vision that still resonates today. He’s essentially ...
And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge (Exod. 35:31). Wisdom is mentioned, despite the fact that he had been endowed previousl...
The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, offers a beautiful and intriguing explanation. It speaks of souls, of guests, and of a very special kind of peace that descends upon...
Turns out, Adam felt it too. Imagine this: The very first Shabbat (Sabbath), the day of rest, is drawing to a close. The sun begins its descent, painting the sky in fiery hues, bea...
