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From biblical to contemporary times, how Jews have practiced this ceremony of redemption of the first-born.

Interfaith relationships between Jews and non-Jews is a hard-hitting issue that affects the entire Jewish world.

Liturgy, Tradition, and Change

Literary, historical, and theological perspectives on whether the Torah is divine, human, or something in between

Abortions are sometimes permitted when the pregnant woman is at risk.

Using genetic technology for therapeutic purposes is acceptable, but many related issues have yet to be addressed.

What are the Jewish legal issues with organ transplantation?

According to Jewish law, human life begins at birth, not conception.

Contemporary feminism has been, arguably, the primary influence upon the recent flourishing of new rituals and the transformation of older ones. On the other hand, for traditionalist Jews, the development of new approaches to ritual can be highly problema

On the various motivations and interests which brought Jews into a cross-generational conversation called Talmud.

Why Jews are the people of many books.

Jewish Genetic Issues. Jewish Bioethics. Judaism and Medical Technology. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.