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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Bereshit Genesis Index

WT Bereshit Genesis Index

Who Was Jacob?

The father of the children of Israel.

Bella Abzug

The Jewish congresswoman was a champion of women's rights, human rights, equality, peace, and social justice.

Who Was Moses in the Bible?

The greatest Jewish prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Torah at Sinai, but he never entered the promised land.

What Is The Tetragrammaton?

The unpronounceable four-letter name of God

Joseph Albo and Judaism’s 3 Principles

The 15th century Spanish rabbi is best known for his Sefer Ha'ikkarim, Book of Principles.

Hasdai Crescas

14th-century Spanish philosopher who defended Judaism against Christianity.

Mock Chopped Liver

A Vegetarian Option

What Are Post-Denominational, Trans-Denominational and Non-Denominational Judaism?

These organized Jewish communities exist outside the major movements.

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