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Jewish Answers to Suffering and Evil
If the Torah guarantees rewards to the righteous, why do some righteous people suffer?
Suffering and Evil: Jewish Solutions
If Jews have a special relationship with God, then why is there so much suffering?
The Revival of Hebrew
The Hebrew language was re-embraced by proponents of the Jewish enlightenment, then fully reborn in Palestine.
Rabbinic Sources on Circumcision
A selection of laws and stories about brit milah.
The Meaning of Pidyon Haben
Redemption of the first-born son is an act of gratitude and humility.
Brit Milah: Why Boys Are Circumcised
How Jewish thinkers over the ages have explained the importance of ritual circumcision.
Historic Rituals for Welcoming Jewish Daughters
Long before the creation of contemporary ceremonies for girls, some Jewish communities had special customs.