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Life, Death and Impurity
Ritual purity laws highlight the power of confronting mortality and the subsequent need to ritualize the reaffirmation of life.
Being Held to a Higher Standard
In biblical times and today, religious leaders must be paragons of righteousness.
Balancing the Needs of Home and Community
Why did Abraham beg for mercy for the city of Sodom but not for his son Isaac?
Why Do Jews Send Mishloach Manot on Purim?
It is customary to send Purim gifts to friends and strangers.
Who Was Elie Wiesel?
This Nobel-winning Holocaust survivor brought the Holocaust and its survival to the American public.
The Dreyfus Affair
The espionage conviction of a French military officer was a watershed event in the history of European anti-Semitism.
Common Misconceptions
Christians are not idolators--nor are they inherently anti-Semitic.
Christianity’s Historical Context
Understanding the world in which Christianity developed helps understand Christian beliefs.
What Jews Should Know About Christianity
It's time to clear up Jewish misconceptions about Christians.