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Capital punishment: allowed in the Torah and Talmud, but rarely carried out by Jewish courts.

How Jewish law seeks to create a balanced relationship between bosses and workers.

An analysis of the book read on Shavuot.

Debates about the role of women in Jewish life.

The texts and practices of prayer, while broadly common to all Jewish communities, vary according to local customs, ethnic origins, and ideologies.

From biblical times to the emergence of Rabbinic Judaism.

Commonly used words and phrases for "noshers" and "fressers."

Though not necessarily written for worship, neo-Hasidic melodies quickly found their way into the synagogue.

The clothing of Jewish prayer.

While following a tradition of praying for the government, this prayer has some significant differences.

The celebration of Israeli independence is marked each year on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.

One of the greatest Jewish scholars of all time, he was both a traditionalist and an innovator.