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Israel as Estranged Wives and Widows

The metaphor of Israel as the wife of God receives several potent and shocking midrashic reinterpretations as the rabbis reflect on Israel's suffering and persecution.

The Story of Purim

The plot and themes of "the whole Megillah."

Twice Blessed: Jewish and Gay in the 21st Century

An examination of contemporary gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Jewish communities.

Homosexuality, Choice, and Jewish Law

If homosexuality is not chosen, then there is precedent in Jewish law for condoning it.

The Reality of Sex Outside Marriage

Non-marital sex is not ideal, but that doesn't mean Judaism has nothing to say about it.

What Does Judaism Say About Masturbation?

Is pleasuring oneself permitted in Judaism?

The Book of Esther

There are many unique aspects to the biblical book that tells the Purim story.

How the Book of Esther Changed

Several Greek versions of the Purim story survive, along with the biblical text we read today.

Esther as Comedy

Can a book of the Bible be funny?

From Generation to Generation

Explaining to grandchildren Jewish environmental action

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