Donald TrumpTrump kept Kabbalah text ‘close to his heart for protection,’ claims ex-wifeMarla Maples also recounted how she began spontaneously reciting the Shema during a life-threatening emergency in NigeriaBy Gabrielle Apfel1 min read
KabbalahThe long history of Jewish psychics, palm-readers and mysticsA new exhibition in New York explores centuries of Jewish engagement with the occult – even though our biblical texts strictly forbid the practiceBy Michele Goldsmith7 min read
Life after deathEternal dreams: the elusive idea of life after deathJewish doctrine is flexible about what happens when we take our leave of this worldBy Simon Eder3 min read
menorahShining a light on the menorah – the symbol that defines JudaismThe emblem of unity, hope and cosmic order – and Israel’s official emblem – first appears in the Torah this weekBy Simon Eder3 min read
MusicWhy the blues may be God’s favourite musicEduard Shyfrin has found an unexpected harmony between the blues and the BibleBy Simon Rocker3 min read
folkloreKosher monster: the return of the golemWe take a look at the legend behind Dan Brown’s new thrillerBy Simon Rocker3 min read
