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Pinchas and Intermarriage

The Torah portion deals with intermarriage, a phenomenon with contemporary resonance.

Spirit Strength

Balak intuited an important truth about the Israelites: Their strength was spiritual, not military.

Jewish Texts: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide

Amidst seemingly mundane laws, valuable lessons emerge.

Fringe Story

A reminder to participate in, and not just observe, the world around us

Hasidic Prayer

The ecstatic prayer of the early Hasidim reflects the rediscovery of God's presence in the world.

Biblical Prayer

Spontaneity and creativity were hallmarks of prayer in the time of the Bible.

Seder Scenes

Several customs offer ways to dramatize parts of the Passover seder.

Things are Not Always as They Seem

Masks have a long history in the world's culture, and they play an important role in the Purim story.

Themes & Theology of Speech

Jewish Speech. Themes and Theology of Jewish Speech. Jewish Speaking

Reforming Jewish Liturgy

Modernity has caused Jews of every ideology to relate differently to the content of their prayers.

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