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This ancient queen converted to Judaism and is mentioned in both Josephus’ "Antiquities" and rabbinic literature.

SAT prep.

Steeped in knowledge.

How large is a large date?

This Torah portion teaches that holiness is not meant to suppress our physicality, but to elevate it.

An overview of this Jewish rite of passage for 12- and 13-year-olds.

Minor divorcees.

What's with all the elephants?

That night, a video changed my life. It was just over six minutes long, yet its message touched me profoundly ...