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Jewish History, Modern Jewish History, Study
Rebecca Gratz
The woman who created the American-style Hebrew school demonstrated that one could be fully Jewish and fully American.
What Hasidic Wisdom Teaches About Sadness
Holism, healing and the heart in Hasidic theology.
Prayer as Spiritual Practice
Ask most people about their long-term goals for prayer and they often lack even the vocabulary to venture an answer.
Hurricane Sandy, FEMA, and the Need for Big Government
The Rabbis teach (Ta’anit 11a) that “at a time when the community is suffering, no one should say, ‘I will ...
Parashat Vaetchanan: A Less Innocent Love
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars, Study
The Mishneh Torah
Maimonides' halachic magnum opus.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study, Talmud
Seder Nashim (Women)
Seder Nashim's primary concern is the protection of society's "exceptional" members.
8 Jewish Values I Learned From Breastfeeding
Hineni. Here I am, ready to nurse my last child for the last time. My mind is like a vortex for ...
Boundaries, Sanctity And Silence
Although we can attempt to understand the deaths of Nadav and Avihu, we are ultimately limited and often feel powerless in the face of God.
Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality, Live, Study
Ordaining Gays and Lesbians: Denominational Approaches
Among each of the movements, admitting gay and lesbian students has been a cause of debate, concern...and learning.