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A Sanctuary Within
The construction and sacrificial activities of the Sanctuary, which are now expressed in prayer, give us the opportunity to encounter the divine.
Ancient Israel, Beliefs & Practices, Bible, Jewish Texts, Jewish Thought, Study
Sacrifice
Since the destruction of the Temples, Jews have struggled with the enduring meaning and legacy of the sacrificial rites.
Jewish Thought, Magic & the Supernatural
Judaism and Astrology
The notion that the planets influence human affairs cuts against the core Jewish belief in free will, but many ancient rabbis believed it anyway.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars, Study
Maimonides (Rambam) and His Texts
One of the greatest Jewish scholars of all time, he was both a traditionalist and an innovator.