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Jews got entangled in the Christian quest to recapture the Holy Land from Muslims.

Jewish tradition takes it for granted that war is an inevitable part of human existence.

Jewish law forbids a number of sexual relationships beyond incest and adultery.

The Jewish tradition encourages procreation, but some forms of contraception are less problematic than others.

In Judaism, adultery is considered one of the most grievous sins.

Piyyutim permeate the High Holiday liturgy.

Why is Psalm 27 an important part of the spiritual preparation for the High Holidays?

The complex political situation in Muslim Spain impacted Jewish social and cultural life there.

Incorporating environmental concerns into to the Jewish dietary laws.

In traditional Judaism, work is regarded as necessary — and better than idleness — but is not an intrinsic good.

Is anything written by a Jew a Jewish text, and who decides?

An ambiguous divine speech is the subject of great scholarly debate.