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Jewish "healing" is more about providing communal support than about curing the sick.

While Jewish parlance often seems to divide the world into two groups--Jews and non-Jews--in Jewish tradition, not all gentiles are viewed in the same light.

The husband may grant a conditional divorce if he expects to be in mortal danger.

History of Jewish divorce, Biblical, Talmudic, and modern

Two main social structures competed in ancient Israel. The people were united under the monarchy, which organized the state for administrative and taxation purposes. At the same time, the Israelites held fast to their tribal associations.

Jewish History from the beginning through the Babylonian exile.

The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes on law.

In the Second Temple period.

While following a tradition of praying for the government, this prayer has some significant differences.

An idealized Jerusalem arose out of the ashes of the Temple's destruction and the city's ruins.