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Fear of Heaven

The Torah's description of an active God is awesome, but terrifying.

Descent For the Sake of Ascent

According to the Zohar, the Israelites had to endure Egyptian slavery in order to become spiritually purified.

What Exactly Is Hanukkah?

Talmudic sages posed the question. We’re still working through the answers.

Genesis Hangover

As we close the Torah’s first book, I feel the familiar pangs of finishing a beloved novel.

The Menorah Comes Home

The lamp that once burned in the Temple comes to reside in the Jewish home.

A Seder for Israel?

You’ve heard of a Passover Seder and maybe a Tu B’shevat Seder. How about an “Israel Seder“? The idea of a seder ...

Hallel at the Seder

How does Hallel connect to Passover?

The Seder Plate

The placement and symbolism of the items on the seder plate.

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