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Yasser Arafat and the PLO from 1964 until the 1993 Oslo Accords.

The emphasis on the priestly clothes teaches us the importance of bringing honor and splendor to God and the commandments.

The 1911 tragedy fueled the Jewish labor movement for decades to come.

The Israelites worshipped the Golden Calf because they lost an awareness of God.

The presence of the broken tablets in the Ark reminds us of the value of objects that may not be functional but signify important relationships.

The menorah teaches that each of us has a unique gift to contribute to the world.

Jethro's position at the outside of the Jewish people allowed him to understand how to make the Torah work for a multiplicity of people.

The manna tested the character of the newly freed Israelites.

Like the Israelites, modern Jews face the challenge of responsibly establishing new guidelines and directions for the Jewish community.

Moses' complaint and God's response teach us that despite our doubts, we can and should work to accomplish our unique missions in life.

A clash illustrates the fundamental differences between paganism and monotheism.

The involvement of God in moral issues gives Jewish ethical thinking a passion and urgency.