Jewish Texts

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Berakhot 5

Suppressing the evil inclination.

Berakhot 3

Marking time at night.

Berakhot 2

How late is too late?

7 Tips for Studying Daf Yomi

Thinking about jumping into daily Talmud study? Here's some ways to get the most out of it.

Faith Took Abraham Far — Love Took Him Even Farther

The first Jew is widely regarded as a man of faith, but he was also a man of deep love.

Establishing Equality with the Stranger

Creating a just society requires courage and vision.

King David, Batsheva and #MeToo

If Batsheva had had the chance, the tweet would have written itself, but we never heard her side of the story.

Torah That is “Near to You”

The text is eternal because of its adaptability — not its unchanging nature.

What Do We Do About Violence in the Torah?

Why do we draw so many conclusions about each other’s religious traditions from small excerpts of text?

A Failed Rebellion

This biblical power structure — and struggle — in Korach may offend our democratic sensibilities.

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