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Mitzvot: Contemporary Thought

On history, spirituality, obligation, and standing at Sinai.

Medieval Jewish Philosophers on the Reasons for the Mitzvot

Jewish philosophers since ancient times have explained the system of mitzvot, and individual commandments, in terms that made sense to their contemporaries.

Rabbinic Reasons For the Mitzvot

The Sages proposed additional reasons to obey the mitzvot beyond those offered by the Bible.

Vayetze

Genesis 28:10-32:3

Toldot

Genesis 25:19-28:9

Haye Sarah

Genesis 23:1-25:18

Knowing the True Essence of the Divine

Moses was challenged with the task of trusting God despite adversity.

The Surprising Origin of the Dreidel

The well-known Hanukkah symbol has Christmastime roots.

How to Play Dreidel

Learn how to play this Hanukkah game with our video and written instructions.

Recipes for Hanukkah

The ever-popular potato latke heads the list of traditional, oily Hanukkah treats.

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