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Two linguistic features of this Torah portion remind us of the need to speak carefully even when our message is true.

Winning the lottery.

Big fish.

Please God.

Ordering sins.

Mama’s tunic.

Immersion.

Organization advice.

Traditionally, the Book of Ruth is read on the second day of Shavuot each year. While the story is riveting ...

How do we make sense of the census commanded in this Torah portion, which specifies only men be counted?