This Sunday of words and songs about sheep and shepherds has always challenged me. For most of my preaching life I’ve been in or near a city. Now I live in New York City, where as far as I know even ...

Though not reckoned as a scripture scholar in any conventional sense, Robert Alter has affected the study of the Hebrew Bible in immense ways. His influence stems primarily from two remarkable books, ...

Joe L Barnes is not only a gospel singer and songwriter but he also enjoys teaching and exploring the Word of God. In Barnes’ upcoming EP The Good Shepherd, the artist breaks down the meaning of Psalm ...

It was with great anticipation that I read Rabbi Hayyim Angel’s latest commentary, “Psalms: A Companion Volume” (Kodesh Press, 2022). Like so many of his other books on biblical text, Rabbi Angel’s ...

This program was offered in conjunction with the development of "Explore Psalms Teaching and Learning Resources" hosted at Hebrew College. Calling Out From the Depths is part of a larger project ...

Menachem Rosensaft, the son of survivors, challenges the comforting messages of Judaism’s best-known collection of verse. Of the 150 psalms in the book known in Hebrew as “Tehillim,” the 23rd may be ...

There's nothing better in this world than a good book, at least if you ask me. Vacations and new destinations are peppered with local indie bookstore trips. My house features four overflowing ...