Geraldine Brooks's intriguing title alludes to the mystery of David's genius with song.

According to the authors, what connects these distant communities to the rest of the known Jewish world is shared pride in their heritage and passionate devotion to God…

Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat, became a legend as one of the most courageous humanitarians of his time.

Few cities have had as rich and varied a history as Trieste, whose borders have been defined and redefined countless time.

Aviya Kushner has written a work of popular scholarship that has a point or two to make about what the Bible has come to mean to English speakers.

When a respected veteran diplomat like Ross offers guidance to American and Israeli policymakers, we would all be wise to listen.

The Ten Commandments are familiar to most and some may know of the seven Noahide laws, but in the hierarchy of biblical lists, the 613 mitzvot is a…

The title of this ambitious, compassionate tale of four women who love, lose and rededicate themselves to life refers to a “solemn, ancient, sacred” burial ritual, a hesed…