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Overview of why Jewish ritual and what it does.

What to look for.

A contemporary Conservative rabbi reviews the Jewish legal literature for guidance on how much to ask about a person who solicits us for tzedakah--or whether to give to all who request our help.

Yiddish-speaking Jews put faith in the language of their new country and left an indelible mark on American letters.

Diversity and tension within both sectors.

How the structure of the Jewish family has adjusted in the contemporary era.

The notion that humans are merely stewards of wealth, not its owner, can play into the hands of the greedy.

The World of Work and Commerce in the Jewish Tradition. Jewish Business Ethics. Featured Articles on Business Ethics.

Scholars understand the Torah to be a combination of four prior documents. The sum is far greater than the parts.

Traditional sources on homosexuality.

Judaism approves of sex and sexual pleasure, valuing it as a means toward procreation and companionship.

A selection of statements from rabbis of various denominations.