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Entering a Synagogue

Tips for the novice shul-goer.

The Pittsburgh Platform, 1885

Principles of Reform Judaism: A primary historical document.

Caring for Elderly Parents

What does Jewish law require of adult children?

The Values of Jewish Texts

Why one rabbi believes text study leads to moral behavior.

Torah Study & Moral Behavior

Is Torah study intended to lead directly to moral and ethical behavior?

Balancing Work & Home in Judaism

Despite recognizing the value of work, Judaism insists that family must come first.

Should Jews Trick-or-Treat on Halloween?

Though many Jewish children go trick-or-treating, this writer explains why he's against it.

Sephardic Customs During Shiva

A number of Sephardic shiva customs involve individual and communal study.

The Mourner During Aninut

The earliest phase of mourning, aninut, which occurs between death and burial, applies to immediate family members.

Providing Food, Clothing, and Shelter

Jewish communal institutions address the problems of the poor, but individual efforts still make a crucial difference to many in need.

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