Long before recent “buy local” movements around the country, Torah advocated for prioritizing buying and selling from your neighbors. Nell Mahgel-Freidman explains why this value of local economy has endured from the Torah to today, and how we might reaffirm it as a Jewish community in our contemporary moment. Mahgel-Friedman lays out a dynamic action plan for Jewish community education about advocacy and support for local businesses, as well as the benefits we see from reclaiming this ancient economic practice.
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This Refreshing Persian Dessert Is My Summertime Shabbat Staple
Faloodeh, a rose water granita topped with ice cream and pistachios, has it all!
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
First scholar in 1,000 years to author a full commentary on the Talmud.