Torah Commentary

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Believing the Exodus Story

Why is it that the most unbelievable of Jewish stories is that which is most believed in?

Blessing Our Daughters

Why did Jacob not bless his daughters before he died?

Does Abraham’s Covenant Include Jewish Daughters?

How women figure into the male-oriented covenant that begins with Abraham and circumcision.

The Power of Language

How Noah and the Tower of Babel both revolve around the use and misuse of language.

Making Our Communities Inclusive

Everyone counts in a Jewish community.

Kids and Boredom

Bamidbar: A resource for families.

The Silence of Dinah and Other Rape Victims

The Bible focuses on Jacob's and his son's reactions, but not on those of the victim herself.

Toldot and Alternative Families

Rebecca's question continues to bedevil Jewish adults who hope to parent.

The Impossible World

How to restore the world to a single divine reality.

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