Jacob's reaction to Dinah's rape is puzzling and disturbing.

I have a confession to make: I know very little about the African-American experience.There. I’ve said it.Just over fourteen percent ...

Oaths vs. vows.

Jewish texts on social justice describe the tension between providing what is needed and providing what is affordable.

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Jewish attitudes toward conversion began to change as spouses of non-Jews remained loyal to Judaism and more converts chose Judaism.