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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Jewish and Christian Interpretations of the Torah
The Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, is sacred and central to both Judaism and Christianity. The ...
Book Launch: Prophetic Voices: Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah
Join CCAR Press to celebrate the release of the landmark volume “Prophetic Voices: Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah,” edited by Rabbi ...
Virtual Tour of Jewish Cuba
Join the BZD and tour guide Aliet Achkienasi, and explore the Jewish life in Cuba since the very beginning of ...
The Challenges of Small Town Jewish Life
After growing up in a major Jewish community on the Jersey shore and attending Wellesley college, Rabbi Rachel Isaacs was ...
The Jewish History of Harlem
Join the Baltimore Zionist District and tour guide Barry Judelman for an engaging talk about Jewish Harlem, which from 1870 ...
Spiritual Preparations for Passover
Join Temple Beth El of Boca Raton virtually for a three-part exploration of a spiritual Passover preparation. Gefilte fish at ...
Spiritual Preparations for Passover
Join Temple Beth El of Boca Raton virtually for a three-part exploration of a spiritual Passover preparation. Gefilte fish at ...
Spiritual Preparations for Passover
Join Temple Beth El of Boca Raton virtually for a three-part exploration of a spiritual Passover preparation. Gefilte fish at ...
Jewish Perspectives on the Trinity
The Trinity is a Christian concept which is distinct from the Jewish understanding of the nature of God. Learn about ...
Before You Die, Consider These Rabbinic Thoughts
What are the most important things to think about in life? What will we be held accountable for later? How ...