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Some Meanings of Brit Milah

The message to the one who is circumcised: The covenant involves pain and sacrifice as well as honor and sanctity. And it is part of who you are, branded into your flesh at birth.

A Historical View of Pidyon HaBen

From biblical to contemporary times, how Jews have practiced this ceremony of redemption of the first-born.

Jews and Non-Jews: Interfaith Relations

Interfaith relationships between Jews and non-Jews is a hard-hitting issue that affects the entire Jewish world.

Spiraling Towards Repentance

There are five factors in teshuvah (repentance), each of which can be a starting point for the entire process.

Genesis Means Origins

The first book of the Torah tells of the origins of the world and of the children of Israel.

A Guide to Yom Kippur Prayers

The Day of Atonement contains more services than any other observance in Judaism.

Confessing Our Sins

The two prayers, Ashamnu and Al Chet constitute the Jewish confession.

What is Sin?

A modern interpretation of sin and repentance.

Last Chance

Yom Kippur culminates the process of repentance begun before Rosh Hashanah.

Intention & Liturgical Change

Liturgy, Tradition, and Change

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