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Maimonides and His Discontents
Maimonides has long been a figure of extraordinary authority. Yet his understanding of Judaism was highly controversial.
Plot Against America
Philip Roth experiments with reality.
Bible, Health & Wellness, Science and Ecology
Guard Yourselves Very Well
The Torah requires us to eat and live healthfully and responsibly.
Ritual Reinforcement
Through rituals, blessings, and warnings the Children of Israel strengthen their connections to history, land, and God.
Women and Mourning
After Sarah's death comes the first biblical account of mourning.
Instruments on Shabbat and Holidays
Are they permitted?
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Jewish Texts, Study
Abraham Ibn Ezra
A master Torah commentator who foreshadowed biblical criticism
Israel, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
The Bedouin in Israel
Israeli Bedouin have an ambiguous relationship with the state.
Jewish History, Jews Around the Globe
Jewish in Morocco
A weekend with the head of Morocco's Jewish community.
Denominations, Interfaith, Jewish Thought, Live
Who Is a Jew: Patrilineal Descent
When Dad is Jewish and Mom is not, are the kids Jewish? Depends on who you ask.