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Novelists in the Nineties
In the 1970s, literary critics predicted the demise of the Jewish American novel. A talented group of novelists proved them wrong.
The Experience and Nearness of God
Martin Buber and Abraham Joshua Heschel stressed the human encounter with God.
Saadiah Gaon’s Theology
Written in 933, The Book of Beliefs and Opinions provided rational analysis of God and Judaism, setting a precedent for medieval philosophers.
God Exists, I’ll Prove It To You
Like many medieval Jewish thinkers, Maimonides formulated his own proofs for the existence of God.
Stubbornness And Chance
Two interpretations of a word illustrate different understandings of punishments listed in Parashat Bechukotai.
Masters Of Servitude
The laws of the Sabbatical year inspire us to sanctify space, time, and our behaviors towards each other.
Sanctifiers Of Time
The commandment to proclaim the festivals includes concepts of communal responsibility and imitating God.
Responding Swiftly To Need
Charity is rooted in our understanding that those who need our help are indeed our brothers.
American Jews and Israel in the Post-War Period
Nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
Why Are So Many American Jews Politically Liberal?
The post-war politics of American Jews were shaped more by Jewish experience than Jewish tradition.
When Herzl Planted a Tree
A well-known story that weaves together Tu Bishvat, tree-planting and the rebuilding of Israel