Jewish Texts

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Coping with Complexity

Awareness of the wholeness in the Torah opens our eyes to the wholeness of the world.

Who Was Yael?

When national battles intrude into her domestic space, this woman becomes one of the few female prophets.

Obligation & Volunteerism

In social justice work, can we simultaneously reach a broad audience while ensuring participants are there for the right reasons?

From Reaction to Action

Hope exists in the recognition that the world is changeable.

Ask the Expert: Blotting out Amalek

Are we really supposed to wipe out a nation — and who are they?

Reimagining Spirituality

Examining a new model of activism.

Collective Punishment and Collective Responsibility

Did all Egyptians deserve to be punished?

How Aaron Helped Moses Overcome His Feelings of Inadequacy

Aaron bridged an existential gap that divided his brother from the Israelite slaves.

Opening the Gaps in Patriarchy

How Rebecca helped empower women.

The Amulet: A Jewish Charm

Belief in the power of amulets persisted widely among Jews for many centuries, and still exists in some communities today.

Becoming Every Brother’s Keeper

All humanity descended from one family.

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