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Respect in the Synagogue
Rabbinic restrictions on behavior in the synagogue reveal continuing tension between ordinary Jews' sense of being at home and at ease there, and the desire of rabbis to set it apart as a sacred place.
Rashi and Rabbenu Tam: Two Sets of Tefillin
Evidence from Qumran shows that the medieval debate about the order of biblical passages in tefillin has ancient roots.
Tefillin: Spiritual Significance
The details of this precept, using powerful symbols of allegiance to divine law and of membership in the Jewish religious community, have been subject to many interpretations.
The Evolution of Israeli Cuisine
Increasingly trendy worldwide, Israeli food mixes the flavors of the Middle East and the Jewish Diaspora.