On Account of a Shirt

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.

Alexis de Tocqueville’s writings on American cities and towns shed light on a notable exemption regarding the laws of the yovel (jubilee) year.

Walled city homes are exempt from yovel laws—except those in Levite cities, which the priestly tribe can redeem at any time.