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Ghosting God

Freeing yourself from 'the busy trap'

Anxiety: A Jewish Telegram

The first curse described in this portion hinders our ability to listen — even to ourselves.

Do Not Open This Napkin

Holiness and secrecy are intricately enmeshed in the Torah.

Where Childbirth Gets Short Shrift

Why is birth nestled between dietary restrictions and skin diseases?

In Praise of Public “Guilt Offerings”

Because asking for forgiveness is a holy act.

What Silence Conceals — and Reveals

How a tiny letter dramatically changes the meaning.

The Tattoo Taboo in Judaism

Body ink is a no-no, but it won't bar you from Jewish life.

Do Jews Own the Land of Israel?

We dwell on the land at God's pleasure, always on condition.

The Cruel Demands of Purity and Beauty

By and large it is not only the preference for beauty that has spilled into Western culture, but also the equation between beauty and goodness.

Do Women Experience Holiness Differently?

Parashat Kedoshim teaches us the ways to be holy. But do women have a different understanding of what holiness is?

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