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Summary of Tractate Megillah
This talmudic tractate covers Purim, reading the Torah and more.
If You Want This Delectable Jewish Pastry, You’ll Have to Go to Cleveland
But the pastry's full history remains a mystery.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars, Study
Joseph Caro
Medieval lawyer and mystic.
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.