From Our KALW Radio Archives
Zohar translation revives poetry and nuance of Jewish mystical text
The sensual, enigmatic language of the Zohar is brought to life in a new translation.
Bay Area Jews quench spiritual thirst in the desert
A Pew Research Center report from several years ago captured an identity crisis among American Jews. It found more people who, though born Jewish, are not identified with the religion. There’s also a reverse trend—people who are turning back toward their religious roots. In Berkeley, Wilderness Torah is one such organization, bringing Judaism’s ancient teachings to life.