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Blessings for Reading the Megillah
Traditional blessings recited before and after reading the Scroll of Esther.
Why Did Mordecai Refuse to Bow to Haman?
More than two millennia ago, it was not the action of one man that changed the course of Jewish history, but rather his inaction.
Do Jews Embalm their Dead?
Embalming contravenes several core Jewish principles around death, but there are rare cases in which it is permitted.
Does Judaism Permit Autopsies?
While there is concern that autopsy violates Jewish norms about treating a corpse with resepect, there are cases in which it is permitted.