The Democratic Party Is Losing Its Grip on Jews
Something has changed.
November 8, 2024
Ancient Jewish Authors Deal with Abraham’s Deception
Inserting divine instruction or omitting the story altogether.
Tomorrow, the weekly Torah reading is focused on the story of Abraham. This reading contains a strange episode in which the biblical patriarch tells the Egyptians that Sarah is not his wife but his sister, after which Pharaoh has her brought to her palace. A similar episode happens in next week’s parashah, and yet again with Abraham’s son Isaac later on. Medieval commentators like Moses Nahmanides and David Kimhi criticized Abraham for his behavior, whereas other rabbinic sources appear to defend him.
November 8, 2024
For Much of the Arab World, Donald Trump’s Victory Is Cause for Celebration
Breathing a sigh of relief.
How Israel Is Destroying Hamas’s Remaining Strongholds in Northern Gaza
“The Netzarim corridor is a bone in Hamas’s throat.”
Ancient Jewish Authors Deal with Abraham’s Deception
Inserting divine instruction or omitting the story altogether.
Do Religion and Science Compete With or Complement One Another?
“God created science as well.”