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The first prayer traditionally recited upon awakening in the morning is commonly translated as “I thank you,” but that’s not all it means.

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Spiritual preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur can make the holidays that much more meaningful.

The Art of Teshuvah

The Jewish practice of repentance involves not merely turning away from sin, but turning toward the dark parts of ourselves.

Jews and Guns

What Judaism teaches about firearms, hunting and more.

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Summary

In this Torah portion, Moses delivers specific rules about proper family relationships. He continues with laws involving many aspects of daily living, justice, family responsibility, work and sexuality.

FULL SUMMARY

HAFTARAH SUMMARY

Parashat Ki Teitzei

Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19

Isaiah 54:1-10

Sins of the Father

The Torah’s declaration that parents are not responsible for the sins of their children (and vice versa) is a gem of modern parenting advice.

Daf Yomi

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Recharge Now

Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:

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In the Torah, caves are sites where worlds meet and sacred encounters happen.

History and Memory

How do we acknowledge our trauma while forging a Jewish identity that transcends mere survival?

Of Grief and Love

It is said that we grieve because we love, but the inverse may be more true: We love because we grieve.


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