Beyond its being an inspiring story, The Book of Ruth can be enjoyed as a moving example of how tradition can grow.

I love the story of Ruth in the Old Testament book that bears her name. Naomi and her husband and two sons were from Bethlehem. Because of a famine, they relocated to Moab, a neighboring ...

Naomi and Ruth travel during a time of uncertainty in the land as a whole, but also against this backdrop of journeys that lead to tragic consequences. Naomi and Ruth travel during a time of ...

In 2011, under the mentorship of Professor Susan Handelman, an emulated scholar and author, I submitted my MA thesis to Bar ...

In the biblical story of Ruth, two women make their way toward the village of Bethlehem five miles south of Jerusalem, the hometown of King David. Both women are widows. Naomi is perhaps in her ...

Themes: The Jewish festival of Shavuot; the Bible story of Ruth and Naomi; loyalty; welcoming others. Ruth: Yes, my first husband was Jewish and from here - in Bethlehem. He moved to Moab with his ...

Scripture shows us just how strong female friendships can be. Perhaps the most prominent example is the bond between Ruth and Naomi. Ruth, the daughter-in-law of Naomi, is a Moabite woman and the ...

After opening the Silverberry Home for senior women, members of the nonprofit Ruth and Naomi Project are about to open a second abode. An army of volunteers on Saturday, including Target ...

A remarkable figure, Ruth was a Moabite married to one of the sons of Naomi, an Israelite from Bethlehem who lived during the period of Judges, which followed the death of Joshua, Moses’ successor.