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The First Intifada

The content and consequences of the 1987 Palestinian uprising.

Tzedakah Guidelines

Jewish texts discuss how much to give and to whom.

Holiday Foods

Foods associated with holidays depend on geography.

Yom Kippur Katan

A fast day associated with the new moon.

Where Was Sarah?

Sarah's death illustrates the flaw of attempting to impose perfect justice on an imperfect world.

Being Blessed With Everything

The Midrash explains what it means that Abraham was blessed with everything and what a blessed life could mean for us.

Smashing Jewish Idols

Like Abraham, who introduced a new model for relating to God and humankind, we continue to integrate social justice into religious practice.

Honesty As A Form Of Idolatry

Honesty is a value only insofar as it leads to growth, compassion and peace.

Obey God or Question God?

Abraham's responses to the destruction of Sodom and Gemorrah and to the command to sacrifice Isaac provide two conflicting models.

When Choosing Between Man And God, Choose Man!

We can attain godliness by acting with kindness towards others.

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