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Pinchas and Intermarriage

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

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

Amidst seemingly mundane laws, valuable lessons emerge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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