bible

The Bible is an important religious text that holds a central place in Judaism and Christianity. 

The book itself contains a vast number of individual religious works compiled together, with the writings forming the basis of the Jewish and Christian religions and traditions. 

The Bible itself differs between Jews and Christians in terms of content, with the Jewish Bible (the Tanach) only consisting of 24 books found in the Old Testament, while the Christian Bible also contains the works of the New Testament.

Its words have continued to help shape the course of history by driving these religions forward and have been studied and interpreted by countless scholars and experts for well over a thousand years. 

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 YORAM RAANAN, ‘The Three Pillars,’ 100 x 70 cm., acrylic on canvas.

Parashat Noah: Upholding the world

Our sages remind us that even in a time of chaos, our world relies on values and principles. Our learning, prayer, and good deeds can contribute to the stability of the world.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
01/11/2024
 THE MAGNIFICENT creation had decayed and become corrupt.

Parashat Noah: Perhaps they will repent

No matter how deep the sin or how severe the corruption, if a person repents and resolves to become better, God will welcome him or her back.

  An illustrative image of plants shaped like the Earth's continents.

Parashat Bereshit: A world of building and creation

Everything created in the six days of creation requires action, such as mustard needing to be sweetened, lupines needing to be cooked, wheat needing to be ground, and even man needing to be perfected

Israel's resilience: Uniting in celebration on Simchat Torah

Israel's resilience amid political, health, and security crises highlights its unique spirit and determination to safeguard its sovereignty.

Biblical reminders along the Israel trail

While Israel might not have an array of fall foilage, parts of the Israel trail give hikers an insider's knowledge of biblical flora and fauna.

By SUSANNAH SCHILD
20/10/2024
 A SON reads psalms for his father in Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

Can reciting psalms from the Bible heal injuries or illness?

It is my belief that heartfelt prayers recited with greater understanding can be a source of solace and inspiration.

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
16/10/2024

Brooklyn Judaica seller signs deal to return Nazi-looted 16th-century Bible to Budapest

Rare and collectible, the book consists of two different Jewish texts printed in 1589 and 1599 in Venice, Italy, by a man named Giovanni di Gara.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
10/10/2024

Oklahoma amends request for Bibles in public schools, removes Trump-endorsed Bible specifications

State Superintendent Ryan Walters said, "The left-wing media hates Donald Trump so much, and they hate the Bible so much, they will lie and go to any means necessary to stop this from happening."

Abraham, the Akeida, & the ‘Mona Lisa’ - opinion

Abraham, the Akeida, & the ‘Mona Lisa’ teach us how to answer the ultimate question of life: What is right and what is wrong? What does God ultimately require of us? 

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