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Jewish lifecycle rituals reflect a communal orientation, the democratic nature of traditions, the relationship between the biological and the social, and the inevitability of evolution and change.

A Radio Discussion.

Joseph Caro and Moses Cordovero, icons of Safed mysticism, elaborated on the teachings of the Zohar.

An early group of Jewish mystics conceived of the Hebrew alphabet as the building blocks of creation.

Jewish liturgy encourages spiritual preparation prior to the main section of the morning service.

The Torah reading in most synagogues is inaccessible, the author says, and needs to be "livened up" through the use of drama and performance art.

The Torah is taken out during prayer services on Shabbat, Mondays and Thursdays.

The blessings that conclude the Amidah's center section emphasize God's redemption of Israel.

An examination of the philosophy of one of the 20th century's most prominent Jewish thinkers.