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Noah Vs. Abraham

Why the rabbis were more positive about the latter biblical figure.

The Stewardship Paradigm

Humanity's dominion over the earth must be for the sake of the Divine.

New Beginnings

How to complete the work of creation.

Knowing When To Sound the Gong

This week's portion calls for dialogue and accountability.

Who Was Shabbetai Zevi?

The kabbalistic false messiah gained a mass following in the 17th century — until he converted to Islam.

Leonard Michaels

The stylistic evolution of the late great short story writer.

The Man Who Forbade Sadness

Kabbalistic tales of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.

Bring Your Own Books

Seven things to read in shul on the High Holidays.

Remember the Days of Old

The Torah describes an earlier time, when lands were distributed fairly by God.

A Life of Vision

We who are engaged in building Jewish communities must simultaneously look to the past and the future.

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