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The Genome Project and Jewish Law
Does the genome project take imitatio dei too far--beyond imitating God, to playing God?
Types of Speech
Types of Jewish Speech. Themes and Theology of Jewish Speech. Jewish Speaking.
Truth and Lies in the Jewish Tradition
Jewish moralist literature sets a high standard of truthtelling, but one not without exceptions.
Educating Against Egypt
Through his experiences with his nephew Lot, Abraham learns valuable parenting skills.
Maimonides on the Six Orders of the Mishnah
The sequence of the six orders follows the precedent of Scripture
Where Was Sarah?
Sarah's death illustrates the flaw of attempting to impose perfect justice on an imperfect world.
Intermarriage: Jewish Attitudes
A recent survey finds that a growing number of American Jews accept intermarriage.