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Through The Wilderness
The stage of journeying through the wilderness is an essential part of the transformation from slavery to freedom.
God in the Age of Reason
Hermann Cohen and his student, Franz Rosenzweig, stressed the ethical implications of God.
Reaching Out To Those In Need
Numerous translators of the Bible understand differently the command to strengthen those that are falling low, but all agree on its importance.
Jewish Priests (Kohanim) and Caring for the Dead
Although priests cannot have any contact with death, exceptions are made for their immediate relatives.
Jewish Answers to Suffering and Evil
If the Torah guarantees rewards to the righteous, why do some righteous people suffer?
Suffering and Evil: Jewish Solutions
If Jews have a special relationship with God, then why is there so much suffering?
The Revival of Hebrew
The Hebrew language was re-embraced by proponents of the Jewish enlightenment, then fully reborn in Palestine.
Historic Rituals for Welcoming Jewish Daughters
Long before the creation of contemporary ceremonies for girls, some Jewish communities had special customs.
No Food, No Torah; No Torah, No Food
The curses in Bechukotai were actualized during the Holocaust.
A Map Of Pluralism
The arrangement of the Israelites around the Tabernacle, as individuals and as a community, provides us with a model for pluralism.
Our Love For The Land Of Israel
The commandment to bring the redemption of the Land of Israel reminds us of the inextricable link between Judaism and Israel.
Medieval Philosopher Saadiah on Evil: Suffering is Good For You
If suffering is beneficial, then the existence of evil is not a problem.