
The Witches of Macbeth and the Soothsayer of Saul
The end of Saul's life allows us to distinguish between Tanakh and tragedy.

Caravaggio’s David
A possible double self-portrait may give us a window into David's heart.

The Soul of Saul and the Heart of David
A painting in the Hague provides the key to understanding the biblical tale of two…

Jonathan’s Arrow and the New Moon
The story of a secret signal gives us a beloved haftarah for special Sabbaths.

Michelangelo’s Mistake
The most famous sculpture of a Jewish figure is also one of the least Jewish…

Honey: A Culinary and Theological Reflection
One of the few appearances of bee's honey in the Bible inspires us to ponder…

Washington, Adams, and the Israelite Monarchy
A letter by John Adams about his predecessor allows us to better understand the beginning…

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Dagan
A story about the Ark of the Covenant teaches us the symbolism of this sacred…

Hannah and the Reinvention of Jewish Prayer
The Book of Samuel introduces us to a righteous woman who impacts Jews to this…