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Passover and Blood Libel in the Middle Ages
The joy of the holiday is overshadowed by anti-Semitic violence.
The Paschal Sacrifice (Korban Pesach)
Understanding how Passover was celebrated in biblical times.
An Orange on the Seder Plate
This progressive Passover custom is surprisingly misunderstood.
The Hebrew Alphabet: A Mystical Journey
Jewish mystics took Judaism's reverence for the Hebrew language one step further, venerating the Hebrew letters themselves and considering them paths to the Divine.
Jewish or Democratic? Israel’s Former Top Judge Reflects on Values
Some people say a state that is both Jewish and democratic is an oxymoron, but the values can work together.
Emunah: Biblical Faith
In the Torah, faith in God means trust, not belief in particular propositions.