Aug 26 Blog
By: Megan Sauter
A survey of dogs’ portrayals in ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean cultures shows that far from being perceived as “unclean,” dogs served as companions, guard dogs, sheep dogs, hunters, and—surprisingly—physicians.
Jul 12 Blog
By: Dorothy Willette
Few symbols have a tradition as long and as rich as the dove. Read about what it represents and how its use has been shared, adapted and reinterpreted across cultures and millennia to suit changing belief systems.
Mar 2 Blog
By: Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin
Lions and crocodiles and monkeys, oh my! There are about a hundred different types of animal species mentioned in the Bible.
Feb 13 Blog
By: Elie Wiesel
Joshua inherits authority from Moses but not his charisma. God performed miracles for Joshua, even causing the sun to stand still, but Joshua’s speech lacks the prophet's magic. Joshua’s story is melancholy: violent victory tinged by deep sadness. As award-winning author and activist Elie Wiesel examines.
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