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Jewish Texts, Mysticism, Sages & Scholars, Study
Isaac Luria and Kabbalah in Safed
After the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492, the center of kabbalistic study moved to the town of Safed in northern Palestine.
Judaism At Home
The home is central to Jewish practice and values.
Jewish Education in Early Childhood
The long-term value of early exposure to all things Jewish
Jewish Texts, Mysticism, Study
Symbolism in the Bible
Jewish literature is rife with allegory and metaphor.
Medieval Jewish Philosophers on the Reasons for the Mitzvot
Jewish philosophers since ancient times have explained the system of mitzvot, and individual commandments, in terms that made sense to their contemporaries.
Conversion, Interfaith, Keeping Kosher, Newborn Ceremonies, Relationships
How to Negotiate Jewish Differences
9 tips to help your family get along, even if members observe Judaism differently.
Jewish Thought, Live, Members of the Scribe
October Mourning and Tikkun Olam
“And you shall lay down, and no man shall terrify you….” Whenever I stand up in shul on Shabbat and ...
Miscarriage
A ritual in recognition of the author's miscarriage emerged from a year of studying about the infertile Hannah, who eventually had a child.
VeAhavta: And You Shall Love
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...
Invisible Jews on Television
While not made explicit, many characters on television had very Jewish traits.