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No Food Before Helping Those in Need

One spiritual leader's approach to the relationship between giving and taking.

Rain, Rain Go Away?

Too much of a good thing…

Modern Sins

Updating the traditional Yom Kippur confession.

The Role of Community in Life Cycle Events

Private rites can lead to a stronger connection to community.

Tzedakah in the Bible

The Bible backed up its exhortations to assist the poor with laws and practices that gave poor people a claim to a share of society’s wealth.

Modern Israel at a Glance

An overview of the Jewish state and its many accomplishments and challenges.

Who Fasts?

There are exceptions to the Yom Kippur fast.

Music to Our Ears

The shofar is the sound of Jewish life.

Lifecycle Ritual 101

This covers various topics about the Jewish lifecycle.