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Can We Please Stop Re-Fighting Hanukkah?
Ask any Jew what Hanukkah is about and you are likely to get one of two possible explanations: Maccabees or ...
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Caro’s Codificatory Approach
The disparate opinions in Caro's Bet Yosef and the bottom line decisions in his Shulhan Arukh combined to create the halakhic code par excellence.
Parashat Chukat: Summary
God instructs Moses and Aaron regarding the red heifer; Miriam dies; Moses hits a rock to bring forth water rather than speaking to it; Aaron dies.
Feminine Aspects of the Omer
In mystical terms, this is a period of time leading to the unification of the male and female aspects of the Divine.
Passing Before God
Deepening our relationship with God reminds us of our smallness, our greatness, and the chance to be better.
Beliefs & Practices, Magic & the Supernatural
Monsters, Demons, and Other Mythical Creatures in Jewish Lore
There are more of these fantastic Jewish creatures than you might think.
Digging Wells, Conserving Water
Now is the time for the Jewish people to respond to regional and global concerns about water scarcity.
Kedushah d’Yotzeir: A Call to Holiness
This prayer invoking the heavenly angels offers key insights into the purpose of prayer and our broader responsibility as religious people.