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The "hidden God" of the Purim story can serve as a model for God's role in the modern world.

A public relations piece for Jews?

Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.

Jews in the Medieval Islamic Empire

The misguided belief that one needs all body parts intact to be resurrected may contribute to the poor rate of organ donation--even for Jews with otherwise untraditional beliefs.

How one woman, in the middle of her own year of mourning, joined this "holy society" of those who prepare the dead for burial--and what it has meant to her.

Jewish law forbids a number of sexual relationships beyond incest and adultery.

The Jewish tradition encourages procreation, but some forms of contraception are less problematic than others.

In Judaism, adultery is considered one of the most grievous sins.