Rabbi Arthur O. Waskow Articles By Rabbi Arthur O. Waskow
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Sabbatical and Jubilee Years as a Social and Political Vision
Behind these biblical practices is a vision of how politics, economics, and relations to the environment should be structured that makes manifest spiritual concerns as well.
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The Lesson in Abundance
The 15th of Shvat is a call to share our wealth.
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Menopause
Celebrating menopause breaks the silences of a lifetime and forges a future of openness and sharing.
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The Gentle Heart in Israel Today
Extending a biblical exemption from military service to Israeli refuseniks.
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Ambivalence Toward Hanukkah
The holiday we celebrate today is a rabbinic creation.
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Tzedakah Collectives: Sharing the Mitzvah of Tzedakah and More
Making decisions about tzedakah in the context of a group can be a powerful force in both deepening our spiritual lives and building community.
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History of Bat Mitzvah
The bat mitzvah ceremony is of relatively recent vintage, with the first American observance in 1922.
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Creation and Exodus: The Nexus
The Bible has no problem giving both cosmic and social reasons for Shabbat. Creation and liberation are tightly connected.
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Civil Disobedience in the Bible
The Bible has a number of models for nonviolent resistance.
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Hanukkah and the Winter Solstice
There are disagreements as to why the holiday of lights is celebrated when the days are short.
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Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow directs the Shalom Center and is the author of numerous books, including Godwrestling, Godwrestling--Round 2, Seasons of Our Joy, The Bush is Burning, and These Holy Sparks.
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