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Abraham’s Blended Family
The relationship between Sarah and Hagar — and their two sons — is more complicated than you think.
The Living Have Work to Do
Seeking meaning in the sudden deaths of Aaron's sons.
Seeing Beneath The Surface
Unable to see beyond their own fears and insecurities, 10 of the 12 spies despaired of conquering Canaan.
And Your Camp(s) Shall Be Holy
The laws regarding the purity of the Tabernacle and the purity of military camps remind us to ensure the sanctity of all of our dwelling places.
American Jews, Jewish History, Study, Tzedakah
History of American Jewish Free Loan Societies
A group of Jewish women from Seattle began this community micro-lending effort.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study, Talmud
Rashi’s Commentaries on the Talmud
The beloved Torah commentator also wrote a much-used commentary on the Talmud.
Beliefs & Practices, Birth, Live, Study
Brit Milah: Rabbinic Interpretations
Covenant, conversion, custom, and circumcision.
History of Conversion
Judaism's openness to newcomers has varied, depending on how strong and self-confident Jews have felt.
Liberating Ourselves from Narrowness
Passover teaches that is possible to free ourselves from the pressures of modern society.
Holocaust, Jewish History, Modern Jewish History, Study
The Diary of Anne Frank
The controversy over Anne Frank's legacy.