Torah

Female Israeli soldier called to Torah at military synagogue

An Orthodox female Israeli soldier was called up to the Torah during holiday services on a military base.

Vatican art exhibit features Torah theme

For its first pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale international art festival, the Vatican is presenting an exhibit inspired by the first book of the Torah, rather than by a New Testament theme.

Torah navigation leads to new journeys

At Shavuot, columnist Edmon J. Rodman offers some tips for Torah newbies to find their way in the scroll.

Politics

Jewish environment coalition asks Congress to extend tax credit

Israel

Israeli hotel denies Conservative group use of Torah

Lifestyle

Stolen Torah scrolls have new homes

Global

Torah dedicated in Lenin’s birthplace

United States

Torah rescue group agrees to verify scrolls’ origins

Israel

Women of the Wall head arrested at Kotel

Lifestyle

Shavuot’s gift: What to do after ‘Lost’

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