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Tractate Kiddushin

Kiddushin 10

Betrothal interruptus.

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Recharge

Against the Evil Inclination

Does the Torah sometimes prescribe unethical behavior? In a word, yes.

Tractate Kiddushin

Kiddushin 9

By the crown of the king.

Tractate Kiddushin

Kiddushin 8

How to test a man.

Tractate Kiddushin

Kiddushin 7

Half married.

A Jewish man holds a Torah scroll during the Simhat Torah celebration in the Mediterranean coastal city of Netanya, north of Tel Aviv, on September 26, 2013. Simhat Torah is a joyous Jewish celebration that marks the end of the annual cycle of the reading of the entire Torah and the beginning of the new cycle. AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ (Photo credit should read JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Beliefs & Practices

Do Jews Fast for 40 Days If a Torah Is Dropped? 

This idea is widespread but has scant support in Jewish text.

Beliefs & Practices

When Do Jews Fast?

In addition to Yom Kippur, there are many public and private fasts in Judaism.

Tractate Kiddushin

Kiddushin 6

You are hereby my rib.

Tractate Kiddushin

Kiddushin 5

Can you skip betrothal and still get married?

Tractate Kiddushin

Kiddushin 4

Three in one.

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