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Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler

Scholar in the Musar movement inspired Ponivezh Yeshivah.

The Angel of Death

This concept is a creation of rabbinic literature.

Judaism and Dogs

Today domesticated canines are beloved pets, but traditional Jewish texts were uneasy about these creatures.

Jewish Custom (Minhag) Versus Law (Halacha)

Though often widely practiced, customs are not considered mandatory by traditional Jews.

Hermann Cohen

Neo-Kantianisne philosopher also stressed ethical monotheism.

What Are Cherubim?

The cherub is a type of angel that is a staple of the Bible and later Jewish literature, but probably didn’t originally look like a rosy-cheeked, bare-bottomed baby with wings.

Censored and Banned Jewish Books

Both internal and external books have been banned from Judaism throughout history.

Why Celibacy Is Not a Jewish Value

This practice is rare in Judaism and goes against the commandment to procreate.

Cain and Abel

Classic tale of brothers and murder.

Who Was Tamar?

A righteous woman determined to have children.

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