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Jews in Coney Island: A History

From the fashionable to the freak show.

Jezebel

How one woman's power is portrayed as evil.

Who Was Korah?

Korah was punished for his rebellion, but his questioning of the need for human rulers has remained a living issue for later generations to contemplate.

Rachel and Leah’s Shared Anger

The theft of the birthright is a story about women's potential to use and craft language.

Recipe For Purity

An internal process of repentance must accompany the external, physical cleansing for leprosy.

It’s Okay to Leave

Megillat Ruth is named for the heroine Ruth, who clung to Naomi in what the tradition has perceived as an ...

A Jewish Guide to Dealing With Loneliness

Human loneliness is baked into the fabric of creation, but we do have tools to lessen its sting.

A Common Language

The creation of many languages raises questions about communication today.

Living Up to Our Names

God names Bezalel, giving him inspiration to lead.

Israeli Literature

A survey of Israeli literature, from Ottoman-era Palestine to today.

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