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Silencing Abominable Language: Parashat Re’eh
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...
Ancient Israel, Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Bible, Jewish History, Jewish Texts, Study
The Golden Calf
As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Study
Jews in North Africa and Egypt
New, more fanatical Muslim rulers caused the quality of Jewish life in North Africa and Egypt to deteriorate during the 12th and 13th centuries.
Eat, Live, Rabbis Without Borders, Weddings & Marriage
Should We Bring Back Arranged Marriage?
Not long ago, a friend of mine posted an excellently snarky commentary about a new television show called, Married at ...
From Chicago’s North Shore to the Deep South of the Delta: Our Southern Jewish Journey
Today’s post comes from Rabbi Bruce Elder, who brought congregants from his suburban-Chicago congregation down South earlier this year.The North ...
Gender & Sexuality, Southern & Jewish
On Being a Rabbi in Mississippi, Taking the Stand (Literally) Against Discrimination
When I began my position as Director of Rabbinic Services at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life just over two years ...
“Selma”: It’s Not About The Jews, And That’s Okay
This piece was written jointly by Lonnie Kleinman and Lex Rofes. An article about the soon-to-be-released film Selma recently appeared ...
Jewish Genius
The American Enterprise Institute’s Charles Murray has published an article in this month’s issue of Commentary Magazine that is already ...