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How Many Days is Shavuot in Israel?

In American Jewish society a joke has emerged over the past decades that supposedly summarizes all Jewish holidays: “They tried ...

Yoma 28

Torah before Torah.

Yoma 26

Public protest.

Yoma 25

Dress for the job you want.

Summary of the Book of Ruth

The Book of Ruth is one of five megillahs that are part of Ketuvim, or Writings, the last third of ...

Yoma 24

For priests only.

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai: The Dark Side of Torah Ethics

Engaging with difficult passages in the Torah requires sitting with complexity and tension.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tractate Shekalim?

Think you’re an expert on ancient Jewish tax laws? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the Talmud’s Tractate ...

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