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The Biblical law protecting fruit trees during war provides an opportunity for Jewish exegetes to reflect on ecology and the wanton destruction of life.

Trees were viewed in both economic and symbolic terms by the rabbis of talmudic times.

The 15th of Shvat is a call to share our wealth.

The Jewish mystics created the Tu Bishvat seder.

Smaller but more committed, the movement is seeing vibrant, sometimes divisive debate as it navigates between tradition and change.

Covenant, conversion, custom, and circumcision.

How Jewish thinkers over the ages have explained the importance of ritual circumcision.

The past three decades have seen the development of this ceremony with ancient roots and contemporary wings.

How can creativity and a sense of commandedness be combined when confronting new ritual needs?

The customary quorum of 10 represents the community and its obligations to the child.

Overview of Liturgy, Ritual & Customs for baby ceremonies.

Do justice, baby!