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The Lives of Interfaith Families
Recent research on the formation of religious identity in interfaith families.
Jewish Outreach
A 2001 study conducted by the Jewish Outreach Institute evaluates the efficacy of outreach programs.
Misgivings and Misconceptions
Though most rabbinic authorities allow organ transplants, the Jewish community has a poor track record when it comes to donations.
Why Tzedakah Is Spiritually Important
Rabbinic sources, both ancient and modern, suggest that tzedakah plays an important role in the spiritual life of the donor.
I Kings 8:2-21: Solomon Builds the First Temple
The Haftarah (prophetic reading) for the second day of Sukkot
Leviticus 22:26-23:44: Divinely Ordained Festivals
The Torah reading for the first two days of Sukkot
Traditionalism Confronts Lifecycle Innovation
Traditionalist Jews have many objections to new, or renewed, lifecycle ceremonies.
What Do Lifecycle Celebrations Do?
Jewish lifecycle ceremonies celebrate change, and sanctify the ordinary.