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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Vayera: Having the courage to answer God's call to responsibility

Jews do not accept the world that is. They challenge it in the name of the world that ought to be. Walk ahead. Take personal responsibility. Judaism is God’s call to responsibility.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
15/11/2024

Why Trump is compared to the biblical King Jehu on Christian right

Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a "trumpet of God."

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
04/11/2024

Noah’s righteousness vs. leadership: Lessons on moral responsibility

We are, in some sense, responsible for the society of which we are a part. It is not enough to be good. We must encourage others to be good. There are times when each of us must lead.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
01/11/2024

Noah’s ark: Lessons for humanity’s survival in a changing world

Exploring Noah’s story reveals the urgency of sustainable development, urging leaders to act before it’s too late and build a resilient path for humanity’s future

By YOSSEF BEN-MEIR MARRAKECH
01/11/2024
 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
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