Sefer Torah
In a time of uncertainty, European Jews renovate synagogues, dedicate Torah scrolls
Facing rising antisemitism, European Jewish communities are choosing action over despair, rededicating historic synagogues and Torah scrolls from Vienna to Leipzig in a powerful push for renewal.
Parashat Shoftim: Wholehearted – and well
How a Connecticut Torah scroll traveled 50 years, and thousands of miles, to make aliyah - opinion
Twelve Torah scrolls stolen in targeted antisemitic break-in at synagogue near Paris
Bible scrolls from around the world - in pictures
A photo essay captures the stories of six Torah scrolls from around the world - Yemen, Siberia, France, Germany - which all ended up in Israel.
Rabbi who had trouble with his vision created a Braille Sefer Torah
Torahs are supposed to be read and not memorized, which a Braille Torah makes possible for blind and visually impaired Jews.
The twinned relationship of Leah and Rachel
This sense of deep loyalty and connection finds its way into an extremely erotic and startling narrative
Parashat Vayetzeh: Transformation
Jacob has not learned to love
Simhat Torah: The joy of the Torah
A special feature of the service is calling all children under 13 years to the Reading of the Law.
Parashat Tetzaveh: One end, a variety of means
One of the unique items of clothing belonging to the kohen gadol, the high priest, was called Hoshen HaMishpat, which the kohen wore on his chest.
Sefaria turns a female page
Online Jewish text platform adds commentary by Nechama Leibowitz, its first woman scholar, as it expands its accessible library.
Simhat Torah: Ending and beginning – Torah without stop
In this way, we acknowledge that even if we completed the yearly cycle of Torah reading, we still have much more learning in store.
2 Torah scrolls stolen from Hawaiian synagogue
Other valuable items, such as silver ritual objects, were left in the sanctuary, according to reports.
Chief Rabbi calls for return of Torah lessons at IDF training complex
Several dozen IDF soldiers would attend the Torah lesson every week.