MICHELANGELO is revered as one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. And as Martha Teichner now shows us, for the next two months you won't have to go to Italy to see some of his finest work: ...

The seventh portion of Exodus, Terumah/Contribution, is read from the Torah scroll on Shabbat, February 13, 2016. I draw on kabbalah to explore the 50 links between the two tapestries made to cover ...

The best part of a decade ago, during a cold and dark winter's evening, I stood in an Oxford chapel in support of a friend's confirmation of his faith. The bishop conducting the service decided to ...

How does an entire world come into existence? How does a normal person become a superhero? How does an athlete break a world record? How does an artist transform a blank canvas or a lump of clay? From ...

There was a time when folks came together all across the land. They helped thresh each other’s grain. They raised barns.

It’s been a year since the author finished her Booker prize-winning novel, but she hasn’t started on her third book yet. One promise: it won’t be as long as The Luminaries When it comes to producing ...

On April 11, 2019, I had the privilege of interviewing the beloved dissident Oromo singer Hachalu Hundessa (1986-2020). I was touched by Hachalu's kind presence and generosity of spirit as we sat ...