some might say that if there is a King David, he is “just a name” about whom we don’t know anything, while others would view David through the “eyes of Jewish history” and law.

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom (JTA) — Like hundreds of Jewish institutions in the Diaspora, the King David School celebrated Israel’s 70th Independence Day with blue-and-white flags and group ...

The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous branch, a king who will reign wisely. Many Jews believe that when the Messiah comes, he will: Rebuild the Temple ...

Reform Jews pray for redemption rather than for a ‘redeemer’. The Messiah will be a human being descended from King David, although he will have superhuman qualities and abilities. There will ...

Comedy writer Rob Kutner’s latest book, “The Jews: 5000 Years and Counting,” is a hilarious and informative Judaism lesson wrapped in a comedy special — equal parts Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’ and ...

Israel circa 1,000 B.C. The adult life of David, who would eventually become King of Israel, is presented. The blessing of the Prophets, as the voice of God, is required before the King can take ...

Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. (credit: FLICKR) Additionally, in a rare approach, materials cover the migration of Jewish tribes to Canaan, the kingdom of King David, Jewish scriptures, the Ten ...