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Jewish thinkers have long struggled to understand why the righteous suffer. Here are some of their answers.

The tragedy of pregnancy loss.

Precedent does not always make it possible.

Rabbinic deference.

In this Torah portion, the biblical character Pinchas shows us how to engender more positive relationships.

Cut off its head.

Three analogies.

Shabbat override.

Kosher chicken alfredo?

Relations between African Americans and Jews have evolved through periods of indifference, partnership and estrangement.