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Summary of Tractate Megillah

This talmudic tractate covers Purim, reading the Torah and more.

Lessons for Former Slaves

How can people who have worked to regain their freedom enslave their brothers?

Elohai Netzor: The Gift of Spaciousness in Prayer

This additional paragraph recited at the conclusion of the Amidah was one of a number of personal meditations the ancient rabbis would recite.

On Child Soldiering

We can transform the institution of Pidyon Haben to include all those who have had their childhood stolen.

Divine Lottery

The American narrative and the biblical narrative offer conflicting approaches to wealth and material gain.

Pushing the Law Forward

Halacha and social equality today.

Gentle Rebuke Can Lead To Return

Moses' sensitive rebuke of the Israelites teaches us that we can always return and renew our relationship with God and religion.

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