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In this section of our Jewish Library, you'll find a hand-picked collection of some of the best Jewish writings of modern times. Our editors have collected a broad range of powerful work — from personal essays by well-known Jewish leaders to special stories and fables for teens and families. We invite you to settle in and read from our Articles of Faith for information, insight and inspiration.
The Sabbath: First day or Last 
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In the immensely lengthy and detailed account of the making of the Tabernacle, the Torah tells the story twice: first (Ex. 25:1 – 31: 17) as Divine instruction, then (chs. 35 – 40) as human implementation.
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Covenant and Conversation
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Tetzaveh-Whose footsteps do we follow when we pray?
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Tsunami-Why does God allow terrible things to happen to His people?
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Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks talks about faith in the aftermath of a the Tsuamni tragedy, and addresses the ultimate question of how G-d can allow large-scale suffering to happen to his people.
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On Judaism and Islam
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Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks finds, in the book of Genesis, reasons for hope in the sometimes-strained relations between the Jewish and Muslim communities.
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The Essence of Torah by Adin Steinsaltz
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For a devout Jew, the Torah is much more than just a code of law. It underlies the pattern of the universe.
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Body Of Love by Nessa Rapoport
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If the opposite of depression is not happiness but vitality, a journey to Israel is my prescription for anyone who seeks to “renew our days.”
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What is Prayer? by Helene Ciaravino
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There are countless phrases that might define “prayer”-the term means so many things to so many different people. In this excerpt from “How to Pray”, Helene Ciaravino takes a fascinating broad look at prayer, as a path to transformation, as introspection, as a conversation with the divine, as a source of protection and as a dynamic force.
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Mark Twain's comments on Jewish People
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This article was written in 1899, when anti-Semitism was
widespread in the US. Large companies did not hire Jewish people.
Universities either did not admit Jews or limited their numbers with strict
quotas. 'Respectable' people like Ford and Edison expressed their
anti-Jewish feelings openly. Mark Twain had an answer for them.
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Taming Your Gremlin: A Guide to Enjoying Yourself by Richard D. Carson
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Why is it so difficult to be at peace with yourself sometimes? Writer Richard D. Carson suggests that it may all be the fault of your gremlin.
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Something from Nothing by Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.
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Sometimes the best present you can give is nothing.
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Leaving the Bed Unmade by Maxine Silverman
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An unusual approach to honoring the Sabbath.
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Polanski Hits a Sour Note in ‘Pianist’ by Tom Teicholz
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Author and critic Tom Teicholz thinks: 'The Pianist' is not so much Szpilman’s story as it is Polanski’s apologia for his life. Polanski has said that he could never film the story of his own survival — that would be too much to bear. But to the extent 'The Pianist' is about Polanski, I find the movie to be meretricious in the extreme. Basically, Polanski’s 'Pianist' makes the case that we should cut artists a break. Throughout the movie, Szpilman is granted special consideration…
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Concerning Wisdom by Solomon ben Judah ibn Gabirol
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Ibn Gabirol, one of the greatest Jewish philosophers of all time, lived almost a thousand years ago. Here are some of his classic reflections on wisdom.
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Beauty and Hospitality by Anita Diamant with Howard Cooper
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These two vanishing forms of grace lie at the heart of a true Jewish home.
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We Are Co-Creators with the Divine by the Editors at Skylight Paths
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How can we transform the world through spiritual practice?
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Judaism by Huston Smith
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It’s been estimated that one-third of our Western civilization bears the marks of its Jewish ancestry. What does Judaism teach?
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The Life Cycle of Holiness by Michael Fishbane
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Birth, coming of age, and marriage as seen in the light of Jewish rituals and customs.
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Sacred Texts by Jane Hope
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Holy writings are not just means of conveying ideas. They are used to open up the mind and heart to the spirit.
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Life: The Unexpurgated Edition by Rabbi Susan Schnur
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Debbie Perlman has a profession that hasn’t been practiced for three millennia. She’s a psalmist.
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The Mystery of God's Presence by Nessa Rapoport
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A meditation on the solitude of suffering and the aristocracy of divine love.
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A Woman’s Thoughts on Grieving by Nessa Rapoport
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After attending five funerals in 18 months, author Nessa Rapoport wrote the book she could not find. Here are her passionate meditations on suffering, consolation, and the paradox of God.
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Finding Answers in Kabbalah by Helene Ciaravino
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At various times throughout our lives—and more often for some people than others—we find ourselves exploring the “big questions.” Why do I exist? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Why do beings suffer? Can I attain total peace and fulfillment in this world? These and other related explorations are addressed in Kabbalah study.
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