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Ishmael

Abraham's first son also became the ancestor of a great nation.

Jonathan Pollard

An American who spied for Israel.

Ecology & Shabbat

Shabbat gives us an opportunity to stop trying to control the world.

We Have Only Our Hearts

It is easy to feel disconnected from those who are most unlike us.

Blasphemy in Judaism

While the offense was once punishable by death, Jews do not enforce the rules anymore.

What Is A Ba’al Teshuvah?

Once a name for sinners who repented, ba'al teshuvah now describes a Jew who returns to Orthodoxy — or becomes Orthodox for the first time.

Do Jews Celebrate Birthdays?

While Jewish tradition does not make a big deal of birthdays, there is no problem with celebrating them.

Hezekiah

The King of Judah fought off Assyrian attacks.

Eleazar Azikri

Author of Yedid Nefesh and Sefer Haredim.

Elijah

The famed prophet of Passover foretold King Ahab's downfall.

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