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Jacob, the Migrant Worker

What a forefather can teach us about human rights.

The Gift of Speech

What Balaam's donkey and under-represented minorities have in common.

Mandela and Messianic Time

In less than a week, so much has been said to eulogize Nelson Mandela. Together with Frederik Willem de Klerk, ...

Modeling Respect on Lag B’Omer

According to Jewish Law it is the practice to refrain from getting married between Passover and Shavuot – until Lag B’Omer ...

Bava Metzia 52

Overpay for your back, purchase at cost for your stomach.

Vashti and Esther: A Feminist Perspective

The relationship between the two Persian queens is integral to understanding the Purim story.

Finding Strength in Community & The Story of Purim

The first time I really dug into the story of Purim was actually also the first time I thought I ...

Mechayeh Hameitim: Reimagining the Resurrection Blessing

One of the most daring prayers in the daily Jewish liturgy has been frequently rewritten to reflect modern sensibilities. Here's another approach.

A Burning Within

We must find the causes that make us most passionate--and work for change.

Inner Beauty, Outward Beauty, and Health

Judaism recognizes the primacy of an inner beauty, but we are nonetheless called upon to care for our bodies and not discouraged from tending to our appearance.

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