Many people I encounter here in Victoria have no familiarity at all with basic Jewish vocabulary, so I thought I would use this opportunity as a very basic primer.

While Rabbi Student does create space for opposing voices, he ensures that the positions explored are all in the spirit of the beit midrash – striving to uncover the deeper meaning of core beliefs.

For example, when discussing the two signs that distinguish kosher animals (split hoofs and chewing cud), the Torah specifies all the animals that have only one ... of the Jewish people have ...

According to Rabbi Pinto, Rabbi Yaakov’s power, his Torah, and the sanctity that surrounded him were “awe-inspiring.” Interestingly, today is also the hilula of the Rambam (Maimonides), who also ...

Rick Lupert, a poet, songleader and graphic designer, is the author of 28 books including “God Wrestler: A Poem for Every ...

In a letter sent to the other deans and quoted in Yated Ne'eman, Rabbi Lando stressed, "Only because of the Torah learning have the Arabs not united to destroy its inhabitants, G-d forbid." ...