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Jewish Teachings on Nature and the Environment
Is nature valued for itself or because it is necessary for the survival of humanity?
Holy War: A Jewish Problem, Too
War in the name of God must be examined in our own tradition as well.
Worshipping Peace
When a revered value becomes all-important, it can become like an idol.
Objecting to Conscientious Objection
According to at least one scholar, Jewish tradition does not recognize the right of personal conscientious objection.
The Gentle Heart in Israel Today
Extending a biblical exemption from military service to Israeli refuseniks.
In This Place and Time–New Traditional Bat Mitzvah
The women's prayer service is becoming the choice venue for a bat mitzvah in Orthodox synagogues that value egalitarianism and learning.
Affirming And Spreading Our Core Values
The final commandments in the Torah, to gather as a community to hear the Torah and to write down a spiritual legacy, encourage us to re-engage with our core values.
Knowing One’s Place, Knowing One’s Time
Why is Moses reluctant to hand over leadership to Joshua?