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Tzaraat and Memory

Miriam's skin condition and the war with Amalek, Amnon and Moab are all examples of memory.

Humanity in Wartime

War and peace — and the difficulties with both — are the subjects of Parashat Shoftim.

Managing Our Anger

Emor: A resource for families.

Melaveh Malkah

Shabbat doesn't have to end when the havdalah candle goes out.

The Slave Wife

By highlighting the shadowy woman in the background, we get a rare, ironic glimpse of the dilemma of slavery in the Bible.

Women and Revelation

When Moses altered the message given to him by God, he cut women out of the revelation at Sinai.

What Does Mazel Tov Mean?

This popular Jewish phrase of congratulation is a literally a comment on the alignment of the stars.

The Old Testament

A Christian name for the Hebrew Bible.

Ask the Expert: Graven Images

Is it okay to paint or sculpt the human form?

Reconciling Biblical Morality with Our Own

Assumptions in Leviticus 18 are in some cases abhorrent to contemporary sensibilities.

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