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7 Important Quotes from Yitzhak Rabin
The legendary Israeli leader was not a gifted orator, but his speeches illustrate the mind of a prescient strategist.
The Life of Yitzhak Rabin
The slain Israeli prime minister was a military hero who embarked on a historic effort to bring peace to his country and paid for it with his life.
My Security Blanket Tallis
The prayer shawl I chose and loved followed me everywhere -- and then I buried my father in it.
Why Study Torah?
The tradition of Torah study has built up a tradition of questioning and clarifying which is simply an incomparably rich skill to cultivate.
The Origin of the Shehechiyanu Blessing
The Shehechiyanu is a blessing that expresses gratitude for new, or special, experiences.
Nehama Leibowitz: The Paradigm of a Torah Teacher
A woman who gained accomplished rabbis as her students, Leibowitz is considered among the great Torah scholars of the 20th century.
Forgiveness Is Not Always a Virtue
Taking the side of the oppressed can mean withholding forgiveness from the oppressor.
When a Congregation Makes You Feel Like You Don’t Fit In
On forgiving (or not) a spiritual community that has judged you unfairly.
Ata Chonen: A Prayer for Wisdom
If we lack powers of wisdom and discernment, no other request of God really matters.
Ben Lerner’s “10:04:” A Look at a Modern Jewish Life
Ben Lerner's "10:04" explores contemporary struggles.