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Halakhic Midrash on Exodus.

Biblical interpretations that focus on Jewish law and practices.

Rabbinic authorities have used different arguments to redress inequities in the way halakhah treats non-Jews.

At times, Jews have embraced large numbers of converts, but hostile relations with Gentile neighbors often led to suspicion of proselytes as well. 

Israel Shahak's theory that anti-Gentile traditions have influenced Israeli policy is well known in both Arab and anti-Semitic circles, but Jews have yet to properly confront it.

The Bible implies that God's choice of the Jews was random; later traditions made the Jews seem deserving of this privilege.

Despite the dangers and tragedies of our world, we can take comfort in the divine protection symbolized by the Sukkah.

In the Middle Ages, a Jewish woman's social well-being was considered important, but her life was strictly guided by Jewish law.

Exploring ethical ideas, biblical characters or narrative moments.

Today, personal choice trumps group-oriented feelings of obligation as the basis for Jewish identity.