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The Growth and Development of an Independent, Observant Minyan
Kol Sasson Congregation was founded in Skokie, Illinois in 2003 as a Shira Hadasha-style minyan. At first, we met on ...
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Reform Judaism & Halakhah
Seeking guidance from the Jewish legal tradition, without a belief in its binding nature—especially in light of contemporary moral sensitivies.
Bible, Jewish Texts, Personalities of the Bible
Elisha
Successor to the prophet Elijah, he healed the sick, raised the dead, and made iron float—but he was also a prophet who made serious mistakes.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Midrash, Study
What Midrash Teaches About the Rabbis
Midrash allowed the rabbis to explain and expand on the Torah--and in doing so, they revealed much about themselves.
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Mixed Multitudes
Is Sex a Basic Human Right?
Over the weekend I watched one of my favorite movies for the millionth time: High Fidelity. In the movie, the ...
What Is Mussar?
A history and overview of this virtues-based approach to Jewish ethics and character development.