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Trees in Jewish Thought
Jewish sources single out trees as one of the most important aspects of the natural world.
The Geonic Period
During this time Babylonia was the spiritual and political center of Diaspora Jewry, and Jewish communities looked to the Geonim for authoritative teachings on halachic matters.
What Eastern European Jews Did on Christmas
A day to play games and avoid Torah study.
Two Conservative Jewish Views on End-of-Life Issues
The Conservative movement validates two opinions on ceasing medical treatment for terminally ill patients.
End of Life Issues: A Jewish Perspective
An introduction to Jewish attitudes toward life support, ceasing medical care, living wills, and caring for patients in their final days
Jews and Alcoholics Anonymous
Dispelling the myths that Jews aren't alcoholics and that AA is only for Christians.
Judaism and the Homeless
Jewish law demands that everyone have adequate and permanent housing.