Want to find meaning in Biblical narratives? Want to discover practical guidance for everyday life?

Then turn to Texas Torah: the Interface of the Weekly Torah Portion with Everyday Life. Originally written by Rabbi Herb Cohen as a regular column in the Texas Jewish Post, the weekly discussions of the Torah portion provide fertile ground for serious-minded people of all faiths to find eternal wisdom in the Biblical text.

Inside you will discover...

why God consulted with the angels before creating man

what the Torah can teach us about iconic movie stars Paul Newman, Richard Burton, and Marlon Brando

the Bible's first drum circlet

the origins of My Space

what a visit to Graceland can teach the spiritual seeker

why it's never a good idea to retire

what special lessons converts can teach born Jews

what the Bible says about what kind of clothes to wear