My Jewish Learning: Articles By Rabbi Jill Jacobs

Articles By Rabbi Jill Jacobs

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Rabbi Jill Jacobs is the Executive Director of Rabbis for Human Rights-North America. She previously served as the Rabbi-in-Residence for the Jewish Funds for Justice.

Seder Zeraim (Agriculture)

Though most Jews no longer live in an agricultural society, some of the mishnaic laws related to agriculture remain directly relevant for contemporary urban and suburban lives.
Shatnez

The Biblical prohibition against mixing wool and linen.
Pirkei Avot: Ethics of Our Fathers
Olam Katan

The human body as a microcosm of the world
Community Focused

Community is an integral part of the Jewish experience.
The Shulhan Arukh

The ultimate code of Jewish law.
Do First, Understand Later

The Jews accepted the Torah with the statement naaseh v'nishma--we will do and we will hear.
Rosh Hashanah Customs

Suggestions for bringing the messages of the New Year home from synagogue.
Seder Nezikin (Damages)

Universal interpersonal and societal issues, rather than Jewish ritual law, are the main subject of Seder Nezikin.
Ethical Treatment of Animals in Judaism

The concept of Tzaar Baalei Hayim demands that we take animal suffering seriously.