When Rabbi Maurice Harris wrote “Moses: A Stranger Among Us” in 2012, the book sold well enough to land him speaking engagements at about a dozen synagogues and churches. Twelve years later, the book ...

As Moses descends the mountain, aware that the Jews have made the golden calf, Joshua awaits him. Hearing noise coming from the camp, Joshua tells Moses that he hears the voice of war. In the words of ...

Rereading Exodus this month in synagogue reminds me of when I first learned about Moses’ role in freeing the Children of Israel who had been enslaved to Pharaoh. I grew up in Monsey, New York. My ...

(RNS) — I don’t normally quote two family members in one article, but since this is the season of forgiveness, I hope that you will forgive me. Especially because their insights into this week’s Torah ...

Passover, otherwise known as Pesach in Hebrew, is regarded as one of the most important festivals in Judaism. Every year, Jewish families celebrate the festival by gathering around the Seder table and ...

Black History Month, writes a rabbi and educator, is a reminder of how far away the Promised Land still remains for too many of us. (JTA) — Rereading Exodus this month in synagogue reminds me of when ...