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Sefer ha-Bahir: The Book of Brilliance

An analysis of the content and influences of the earliest work of Kabbalah.

Isaac and Rebecca’s Dysfunctional Family

In their relationships with each other, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Esau, struggle between models of unity and connection and separation and deceit.

Remembering Jenna

I don’t remember the date in September—even though, beginning on Labor Day, my son reminds me several times—but I have ...

Israel in Rabbinic Literature

In rabbinic literature, the Land was of primary importance--even as the Diaspora grew.

Wise Fridays: Grabbing at the World

A baby enters the world with hands clenched, as if to say, “The world is mine; I shall grab it.” ...

I Came Out as Jewish

One teen's reflections for Trans Day of Visibility

Wise Fridays: Even Gnats and Flies

“The Rabbis said: Even though you may think them superfluous in this world, creatures such as flies, bugs, and gnats ...

Ask the Expert: Jews and the Stock Market

Does Judaism allow high-risk investments and gambling?

Wise Fridays: We’re All in the Same Boat

A man in a boat began to bore a hole under his seat. His fellow passengers protested. ‘What concern is ...

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