Exodus, the Book of

Why are such exacting measures taken regarding the mixture of meat and milk, and how does it further our mission of becoming a holy nation?

I decided to overcome my “stranger danger” to tell Christopher’s dad how much I appreciated their kindness, and I complimented him on the fine job he was doing raising his son.

My dark, curly hair was a constant reminder of my minority status. I never saw this as a negative aspect to my identity. On the contrary, I relished my membership in a global club of Jewish people all over the world . . .

Exodus 21:1-24:18

How do we live by consensus without surrendering our conscience?

What symbolism does this hold?

The Talmud discusses this week’s Torah portion more than any other—by a wide margin. Many of the largest tractates are based on it. Mishpatim is filled with laws—civil, tort, damage, and business laws, among others—and contains 53 of the 613 commandments,...

Every Jew knows that a Jew doesn’t eat a cheeseburger…but why? What’s the big deal about a drop of milk on my burger? Kabbala explains that milk and meat represents kindness and severity. We must always remember that kindness needs to come first. If our r...