The concept of God’s oneness stands at the very heart of Judaism. From the thunderous declaration of the “Shema” to the theological reflections of medieval philosophers and mystics, Jewish thinkers ...

Aaron Abramson served in the Israeli Defense Forces before abandoning his faith and wandering the world in search of meaning.

Judaism’s moral ideas did not remain confined to one people. They shaped Christianity, Islam, Western law, and global ethical ...

Jewish study isn’t usually seen as a way to get into shape. But with several innovative programs combining Judaism and exercise, Jews now can sweat to find God. “Many people are hungry for experiences ...

For a Christian, reading this book is like taking an introductory language course. You may not learn to speak the new language fluently, but in the process of studying it you discover a great deal ...

Editor's note: Because of a production error, part of this column was omitted from last week's religion page; it is reprinted in full below. The Hebrew spelling for "I am" also has been corrected. In ...

Kraft-Hiatt Professor in Judaic Studies, College of the Holy Cross The festival of Shavuot, marked this year on June 5 and 6, celebrates the biblical story of God revealing Torah – Jewish scriptures ...

Still Small Voice is a collection of 18 interviews with rabbis tackling 18 questions about God, published during the month of Elul, a time of Jewish reflection and accountability. Click here to read ...

When the Third Temple is built in Jerusalem, should there be a mosque next door? May gentiles keep Shabbat? And should Jews teach Torah to members of different faiths? In a new book, three Israeli ...

A couple of years ago, I attended a Friday night Shabbat service at a little shul in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The space was heimish. The community was welcoming. The melodies were soulful. But when ...

It’s not easy getting teens to think about God. Even if they go to Jewish day school. When one Jewish educational organization asked day school students in middle school and high school several years ...

I once heard of a person who said I have wanted to convert to Reform Judaism for a few years now. However, I heard that Reform Jewish converts will not be accepted by all denominations as “officially ...