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How Two Midwives Tricked Pharaoh
Shifra and Puah's defiance of Pharaoh's decree and allegiance to God set the stage for the liberation of the Israelites.
Political And Religious Power
The debate over how Moses killed the Egyptian has implications for the Jewish response to political and military power.
These Are The Names: Where Is Yours?
By listing the names of Jacob's family members who went into Egypt the Torah reminds us of the number of people who affect our lives.
John Wayne Meets Jacob
Jacob inspires us to overcome our Esau-like desires for instant gratification and physical power.
The Critical Study of Jewish History
The academic study of Judaism, known as "Wissenschaft," began in 19th-century Germany.
Holiness: Everyone’s Duty or a Saintly Ideal?
Is it enough to live up the requirements of Jewish law for one to be holy? Is sanctity in this life possible for all of us—or only for a few saintly people?
Quiz: Jewish Ethics
Jewish Speech. Themes and Theology of Jewish Speech. Jewish Speaking
Practical Aspects of Death and Mourning
Practical Aspects of Jewish Death and Mourning. Jewish Bereavement. Jewish Lifecycle