Bowling Alone and the Impure House

The ritual that purifies one afflicted with leprosy mirrors Judaism’s understanding of our reason for being.

The mysterious affliction of tza’arat can afflict garments as well as humans—and the former cannot be purified. Why?

Though Jews may not shave with a razor, one with tzara’at must. Why? The answer lies in the call of the shofar—and a message of spiritual awakening.

Jewish musicians often sing of the Levites—but what makes them special? The answer goes back to their bold stand during the Golden Calf incident.