Ask the Ethicist: Is Cultural Appropriation OK?
Can I participate in a Jewish wedding that borrows from Hindu and Native American traditions?
Henna at Jewish Weddings
A vibrant Sephardi tradition.
Raphael Lemkin: Father of the Genocide Convention
The Polish-Jewish lawyer coined the term “genocide” and helped make it a crime.
How to Find Jewish Resources Near You
Directories for locating synagogues and other Jewish institutions in your area.
The Meaning Behind Different Jewish Hats
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Summary
In this Torah portion, Moses stresses to the Israelites the importance of keeping God’s commandments when they enter the Land of Israel. Moses repeats the Ten Commandments and utters the Shema and Ve’ahavta prayers.
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Dealing Wisely with Torah
In Parashat Vaetchanan, Moses “places” the Torah before the Israelites with a warning.
Kaddish Minyan With Rabbi Rachel Isaacs (Mondays)
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Recharge Now
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The prophetic voice I seek is not one of bombast and surety, but of quiet insight and peace.
The Torah Can Be Made to Say Almost Anything
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Just Stop
Only we humans have the capacity to choose not to do something we’re capable of doing.
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