Torah

The Torah outlines the foundational narrative of Judaism. It consists of the first five of the 24 books that make up the Tanach. The five books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It narrates the origins of Judaism- from God's creation of the world, to the descent of the people of Israel into Egypt and their salvation with the granting of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The Torah ends with the death of Moses, prior to the people's crossing to the promised land. The books highlight civil laws, religious obligations, and teachings such as the 10 commandments.
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Israel gave the Jews a voice, now we must learn how to use it

We are no longer silent. The world hears us. But are we saying something worth listening to?

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
02/05/2025
  IDF reserve soldiers and Orthodox Jews reading from a Torah scroll at dawn.

Israel at 77: Lessons from the lepers for the modern State of Israel

On the heels of Remembrance Day and Independence Day, we are reminded that redemption is forged not only in the batei midrash but also in the trenches of war, in hospitals, and in homes.

By KENNETH BRANDER
02/05/2025

Parashat Tazria-Metzora: Skin afflictions as a warning sign

Just as a bad word can destroy, a good word can build – and that, after all, is the purpose of creation: “The world will be built with kindness.”

Elad Yanir wins International Bible Quiz for 2025

Israeli 10th grader Elad Yanir is a student at AMIT High School in Petah Tikva. His runner-up is Ilan Ram, who came from the Frish Yeshiva in the United States.

 Left to right: Rabbi Marvin Hier, Yossi Cohen, Danny Danon, and Larry A. Mizel.

Rabbi Marvin Hier at Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem: “God doesn’t want to run the world alone”

Co-Chairman of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem spoke at Yom HaZikaron Memorial, shared a message of faith and resilience

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