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Trees in Jewish Thought

Jewish sources single out trees as one of the most important aspects of the natural world.

Geonic Responsa

The earliest exchange of halachic questions and answers.

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.

Leo Baeck

Theologian who emphasized the ethical center of Judaism.

A.D. Gordon: The Religion of Labor

A Zionist thinker who advocated a return to nature.

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.

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