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Lilith: A Demon, Not to Be Defended nor Glorified
In college, I analyzed the history of vampires in a creative writing class. Interestingly, from each culture researched, the earliest dated origins of vampires came from the Old Testament. No, this is not a comprehensive report on the link between vampires and the various blood-libels against Jews throughout Milena (although, what an interesting topic that…
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Yael: A Woman of Courage and Bravery
There is much that can be learned from the heroic actions of Yael…
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Serach: A Link to the Past
In the present, we relive the past and anticipate the future…
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Queen of Sheba: Pursuing Wisdom for Its Own Sake
The Queen of Sheba, mentioned at the beginning of Melachim and again in Divrei Hayamim, is a historical figure who has been made the center of multiple mythical tales. In Ethiopian tradition, she is known as Makeda; in the Koran, she is referred to as Bilqis. Each tradition assigns her a unique set of characteristics…
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Chuldah: A Woman of Vision, Prayer and Prophecy
Chuldah is a multifaceted character in Tanach…
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Esthet On Ben Pelet: How a Woman Can Save Her Husband from Sin
Abraham Lincoln once said: “A house divided against itself cannot stand…” While Lincoln was referring to the issue of slavery in America, it is clear that his statement is relevant in many cases, on both the macro and micro scale. Upon looking at Parshat Korach this is evident, the people could not withstand such a…
