Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik's philosophy on technology and innovation adds meaning to a mysterious prohibition.

Two interpretations of the Jewish wedding's glass-breaking ritual speak to the power of Jewish endurance.

The theft of a famous violin teaches a central lesson about the Jewish view of repentance.

The tales of Sherlock Holmes shed light on a commandment regarding a capital case.

Why is the palm frond the only one of the four species to be mentioned in the lulav blessing?

Why doesn't a sukkah require a mezuzah?

Cain and Abel’s story in Genesis illuminates a commandment found later in Deuteronomy.

The peculiar ritual that follows a murder reminds the community of their duty to care for one another.

The addition of Shemini Atzeret to the Sukkot holiday shows God's desire to be close to His people.

While Sukkot is best known for its particularistic themes, it also contains many universal messages.