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Bible, Jewish Texts, Our Bodies, Study
Judaism and the Human Body
The commandment to remove a corpse from the stake on which it is impaled teaches us the importance of respecting the holiness of the body.
American Jews, Jewish History, Study
When a Pennsylvania Leader Invited Jesus to Thanksgiving
In 1868, Philadelphia's Jews united in protest after their governor Christianized the holiday.
Jewish Pseudepigraphy
To earn respect, a genre of Jewish texts assigns authorship to biblical figures and sages of previous eras.
Do Jews Embalm their Dead?
Embalming contravenes several core Jewish principles around death, but there are rare cases in which it is permitted.
Beliefs & Practices, Israel, Jewish Thought, Study
Judah Halevi On the Land of Israel
He believed the Land of Israel is necessary for living a complete Jewish life.
Mensch Madness, Round 2: Men’s Semi-Finals!
Get ready, sports fans! It’s time for Mensch Madness, Round 2, and the Men’s Semi-Finals with Moses (1) taking on ...
Celebrate, More Holidays, Tu Bishvat
Tu Bishvat, the Jewish ‘Birthday’ of the Trees
A minor festival seemingly tailor-made for today's Jewish environmentalists.
Ruth, Naomi, and Shavuot: Lifting Each Other Up to Create a Better World
One of my favorite traditions around Shavuot is the reading of the Book of Ruth. To me, it always jumps ...