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Development and History of Kaddish
The Kaddish originated as an expression of praise to God following a learned discourse.
Helping Children of Different Ages Cope with a Death
Adults help children most when they express their own sorrow and respond to questions in a truthful, yet age-appropriate way.
Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs
As a culture that values sobriety, individual responsibility, and health, Judaism is wary of substances that may cause more damage than the enjoyment they may bring their users.
What Does Judaism Say About Wine?
Wine is an essential part of major Jewish rituals — but the Torah is also wary of the dangers of over-consumption.
Jewish Attitudes Toward Eastern Religions
Most traditional authorities dismissed Hinduism as idolatry, but in recent years, some Jews have become more tolerant of certain Eastern religions and practices.
The Way of the Gentiles
The prohibition against non-Jewish practices, might relate to the practices of ancient Egypt, Canaan or the social and philosophical ways of non-Jews today.
Friendship in Jewish Thought
Life without amiable companionship was unthinkable to the sages of the Talmud.