History of the Blood Libel from the Middle Ages to Today
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Why Maimonides Matters
With the possible exception of Rabbi Judah the Prince, it is hard to think of any single individual since Moses who had as significant an influence on Jewish thought and practice.
What Is Midrash?
These writings, which fill in gaps in biblical texts, falls into two categories: halacha and aggadah.
How Hasidic Wisdom Can Elevate Mealtime
Hasidic philosophy on how to eat “for the sake of heaven.”
Judaism and LGBTQ Issues: An Overview
Attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent decades, with sharp differences between the Orthodox and liberal movements.
Creativity as Spiritual Practice
Judaism teaches that each of us is endowed with creative capacity simply by being human.
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Summary
In this Torah portion, Korach and his followers accuse Moses and Aaron of taking power and prestige for themselves at the expense of the community. Moses defends himself against the rebels by saying that the Lord will make God’s presence known by how God kills these rebels. Then God opens the ground and swallows Korach and his followers.
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Between Chaos and Order
The biblical narrative of Korach’s rebellion offers a deep lesson about how to emerge from challenging times.
Joy-ish: Joy isn’t optional. Judaism has known this forever
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The New York Jewish Mah Jongg Festival
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Ask the Expert: Why Aramaic Marriage Contracts?
It’s precisely the opposite reason for why they were written in Aramaic in ancient times.
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Two terms that refer to animals from a kosher species that are nonetheless forbidden.
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Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat.
The Wisdom of the Crow
In Jewish stories and in nature, there’s a lot to learn from this humble bird.
Sometimes, God Is Also Lonely
In this Hasidic teaching, humans are incomplete without the divine — and vice versa.
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