Articles related to "The Tanakh"

The name Torah is often used to describe the Jewish Bible, although the Torah is actually only one part of Judaism's ancient written scriptures.

There are many ways to learn Hebrew, whether the goal is to be able to read the Tanakh in the ancient Semitic tongue, or master speaking the Modern Hebrew language.

The first five books of the Tanakh, called the Torah, are considered by many Jews to have been divinely inspired through Moses; but how did they come into existence?

The Tanakh and Talmud state that there is a covenant between God and the Jewish People that entails a special responsibility - but why are Jews called the chosen ones?

When searching for passages to include in wedding ceremonies, couples can look beyond the scriptures of their own faith to find moving, all-inclusive readings to share.

Learning Hebrew well enough to use a Hebrew English dictionary or read ancient Jewish prayers may seem challenging for a non-speaker, but the process has its rewards.

Jezebel has been portrayed for centuries as a wicked harlot; recent scholarship and archaeological evidence argue otherwise.

Jews are commanded to pray and to participate in Judaism, but above all, to honor, respect and when necessary, defend the safety of a human life.

The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.