The book of Deuteronomy is fundamentally about boundaries ... Put into the whole context of the Jewish people, Susan Niditch says, we can understand blessings and curses theology as comments on and ...

This week’s Torah portion, “Vayehi,” concludes the Book of Genesis with the death ... As he lies on his deathbed, Jacob bestows blessings on his male progeny (Dina is notably absent).

Judah, may his staff of authority reign For his kingship, worthy of blessing’s future gain ... He is the writer of several published books and poetry collections.

Blessings are also typically said over candles. Jewish people usually go to the synagogue ... God inscribes the names of the righteous in the 'book of life' and condemns the wicked to death ...

It’s one of four new engaging books for kids to usher ... is written in Hebrew, transliteration and a simple English translation. The blessings recited over Shabbat candles, wine and challah ...

I was JTA’s only available Hebrew-speaking, non-Shabbat-observant reporter. Packing my laptop, I trudged through the drizzle to the main lodge, where the Wi-Fi was strong. In the lodge ...

Before continuing with the blessing, the Biblical narrative seems to go out of its way to mention that Jacob had trouble seeing. Jacob proceeds to kiss and hug his grandchildren and then ...