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Heaven and Hell in Jewish Tradition
Jewish sources are conflicted about what happens after we die.
Jewish-Christian Relations Today
Though Jews and Christians have had a complicated and tense relationship, relations today are better than ever.
Spinoza and the Philosophical Impossibility of a Chosen People
Jewish chosenness is not a metaphysical reality. It derives from the conditions of a particularly prosperous period in Israelite history.
The Contemporary Jewish Healing Movement
Jewish "healing" is more about providing communal support than about curing the sick.
Jews & Non-Jews 101
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.
Conditional Divorce
The husband may grant a conditional divorce if he expects to be in mortal danger.
Ancient Israelites: Society & Lifestyle
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.
2500 BCE to 539 BCE: The Story
Jewish History from the beginning through the Babylonian exile.