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Purim 2018

From hamantaschen to the Megillah, what you need to know about this holiday that falls on March 1.

Be The Wilderness

With uncertainty comes unparalleled potential for expanding our horizons.

In the Priestly Blessing, Seeing Parenthood’s Trajectory

A prayer for yesterday, today and tomorrow — all in one.

Ghosting God

Freeing yourself from 'the busy trap'

Anxiety: A Jewish Telegram

The first curse described in this portion hinders our ability to listen — even to ourselves.

Modern Israeli History: A Timeline

Key moments in the Jewish state's history.

Do Not Open This Napkin

Holiness and secrecy are intricately enmeshed in the Torah.

Finding Meaning in an Ancient Farming Law

Why Shmita, the commandment to let Israel's farmland rest every seven years, is relevant even for today's urban Diaspora Jews.

The Toothpaste Sacrifice

Like toothpaste, derogatory speech cannot be returned to the tube.

Where Childbirth Gets Short Shrift

Why is birth nestled between dietary restrictions and skin diseases?

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