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Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue
Justice, expressed in Parashat Shoftim, is one of the eternal religious obligations of Judaism.
Parashat Devarim: Summary
Moses recounts to the Israelites episodes from the 40 years in the wilderness; he encourages the Israelites in their upcoming conquest of the land of Canaan.
Perceptions Of Justice
People's perceptions of a society are often based on that society's judicial system.
Expulsion and Readmission
Medieval European Jewry repeatedly faced banishment for both economic and religious reasons.
The Transmigrating Soul: A Yiddish Folktale
The Transmigrating Soul. Jewish Reincarnation. Jewish Life After Death. Jewish Afterlife and Eschatology. Jewish View on Next Life. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs
Immortality of the Soul
Though the survival of the soul after death is hinted at in the Hebrew Bible, it became an explicit doctrine only in the early centuries of the Common Era.
The Tallit: Spiritual Significance
The commandment to attach fringes to garments was invested with deep theological meaning.
What Does It Mean to Be a Rabbi?
The traditional rabbinate harks back to ancient practice, but is an evolving institution.