Rabbi Arthur O. Waskow Articles By Rabbi Arthur O. Waskow
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The Gentle Heart in Israel Today
Extending a biblical exemption from military service to Israeli refuseniks.
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Ambivalence Toward Hanukkah
The holiday we celebrate today is a rabbinic creation.
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Tzedakah Collectives: Sharing the Mitzvah of Tzedakah and More
Making decisions about tzedakah in the context of a group can be a powerful force in both deepening our spiritual lives and building community.
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History of Bat Mitzvah
The bat mitzvah ceremony is of relatively recent vintage, with the first American observance in 1922.
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Creation and Exodus: The Nexus
The Bible has no problem giving both cosmic and social reasons for Shabbat. Creation and liberation are tightly connected.
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Civil Disobedience in the Bible
The Bible has a number of models for nonviolent resistance.
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Hanukkah and the Winter Solstice
There are disagreements as to why the holiday of lights is celebrated when the days are short.
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Applying Rabbinic Law on Tzedakah Priorities
The rabbinic sages taught that humans should emulate God by meeting the particular needs of people in trouble. But how should one go about that today?
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Choosing The Date
For a traditional family, the appropriate date for a bar/bat mitzvah is the Shabbat on or following the child's birthday, but for a liberal family, selecting a date can be more complicated.
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Eco-Kashrut: Environmental Standards for What and How We Eat
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Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow directs the Shalom Center and is the author of numerous books, including Godwrestling, Godwrestling--Round 2, Seasons of Our Joy, The Bush is Burning, and These Holy Sparks.
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