Dr. Reuven Kimelman Articles By Dr. Reuven Kimelman
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Ashrei: Pslam 145
The internal and external structure of this carefully-crafted Psalm serves to reinforce its theme of praising God as the caring, divine ruler of all creation.
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Instructed To Curse, Inspired To Bless
He came to curse, and ended up reciting a blessing so beautiful it is prominent in our liturgy.
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From Fratricide To Fraternal Solidarity
The Joseph story provides us with a domestic model for our national ability to move through reconciliation to solidarity.
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Holiness Is Life
Moral behavior that respects and ensures life is the key to holiness and purity.
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National Redemption
The blessings that conclude the Amidah's center section emphasize God's redemption of Israel.
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Exemptions from Military Service in Judaism
An incomplete lifecycle process or an unsuitable attitude may exempt you from service.
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Reuven Kimelman is Professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University.
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