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Why Jews Read Torah on a Yearly Cycle
The history of the weekly portion — and the different schedules on which it’s done.
Praying Against our Enemies
Since ancient times, Judaism’s most central prayer has included a curse against ‘the insolent.’
Tefillat Geshem: The Prayer for Rain
On Shemini Atzeret, praying for the natural resource on which all life depends.
What is Hashem?
A name for God that simply means “the Name.”
Garden of Eden
The story of the garden and humanity’s exile from it is foundational to Jewish tradition.
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Summary
In this Torah portion, God punishes the wicked in the world by causing a giant flood. God saves Noah and his family, who will repopulate the world. We are also introduced to Abram and his wife, Sarai.
Parashat Noach
Torah Reading
Genesis 6:9-11:32; Numbers 28:9-15
Haftarah
Isaiah 66:1-24 | Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
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Parashat Noach: How Societies Collapse
The story of the flood is an object lesson in the kinds of crimes that pose existential social threats.
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Daf Yomi
Bava Batra 123
A pearl of Torah.
Bava Batra 122
Fair is a four-letter word.
Bava Batra 121
Good days.
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Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
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The most universalist of Jewish holidays, Sukkot is the celebratory coda of Judaism’s annual initiation rites.
Praying for Permission
More than anything else this year, I want permission to pray for peace.
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“Truly, you are where your mind is,” taught the Baal Shem Tov.
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