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The Duality And Unpredictability Of Human Nature

The creation of humans and our variability expressed in Bereshit present us with endless choices and challenges for how to live our lives.

Flooded With Violence

Noah's response to the flood indicates that violence is an ingrained aspect to human nature that must be acknowledged and channeled for good.

For Every Thing, A Purpose

We should view the diversity of creation as existing to reflect the grandeur of God, not to serve the various needs of humans.

Completing Creation

Our physical existence depends on spiritual, sacred focus for completeness.

Down From The Mountaintop

Experiencing God through nature and the wonders of creation should inspire us to work to perfect the world.

Orthodox Feminism For The 21st Century

A founder of the Orthodox feminist movement discusses issues confronting the movement now and in the future

Judaism and Repentance

Jewish thinking tries to strike a balance between responsibility and forgiveness.

Together But Separate

Adam and Eve's original relationship in which they were together as one flesh yet still distinct provides us with an ideal model.

Classical Understandings of Mitzvot and their Reasons

The rabbinic sages and later philosophers and mystics offered many ways to categorize the mitzvot and explain their significance.

Jewish Outreach

A 2001 study conducted by the Jewish Outreach Institute evaluates the efficacy of outreach programs.

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