On the Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth, which appears in the third section of the Hebrew Bible, K'tuvim, Writings, is a beautiful folktale written in four short chapters.
Governance
Anchors Away?
God did most of the work of the Exodus. At Sinai, however, the people spoke: Na'aseh venishma"We shall do, and we shall listen." The Israelites committed to a disciplined way of life.
Can We Sin in Our Hearts and Not with Our Hands?
In Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5, the Ten Commandments appear in their most recognizable form. Among the differences between the two occurrences is that Deuteronomy prohibits both coveting and craving, whereas Exodus mentions only coveting. Jeffrey Tigay's commentary on Deuteronomy ( The JPS Torah Commentary, p.
What Did God Say at Mount Sinai?
Focal Point On the third day, as morning dawned, there was thunder, and lightning, and a dense cloud upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the horn; and all the people who were in the camp trembled.
The Ten Commandments: Israel’s Shared Purpose
Focal Point All the people answered as one, saying, “All that the Eternal has spoken we will do!” (Exodus 19:8) D'var Torah As Moses is about to climb Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments, the Israelites gather at the base of the mountain and affirm their commitment to fulfilling
