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The Talmud Goes to College

Ancient Jewish law and legend embraced by the academy.

Moses as Abandoned Hero

Although many ancient abandoned hero stories survive, the biblical example of the story Moses has some clear points of departure.

Hasdai Crescas

14th-century Spanish philosopher who defended Judaism against Christianity.

Judah (Yehuda) Halevi

A Spanish poet, philosopher and proto-Zionist.

Understanding the Gaza Disengagement

The history and politics of the decision to disengage

Ask the Expert: Jews and the Stock Market

Does Judaism allow high-risk investments and gambling?

God and Jewish Humor

A tradition of poking fun at the Master of the Universe.

Is There Still Midrash Today?

Finding midrash in current events, your local synagogue and your movie theater.

The Evil Within

The Torah commands us to remember the Amalekites.

Laughing Through the Tears

The serious roots of Jewish humor.

Jewish Humor: A History

The history of Jewish humor provides a penetrating window into the core of the Jewish story.

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