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Judaism & Science in History

Jewish tradition and scientific reasoning provide two different and sometimes contradictory sources of truth, and Jewish thinkers throughout the ages have struggled to address these contradictions.

Mincha in the Midwest

This past Shabbat as I walked to synagogue for mincha, afternoon services, I was thinking about how I would introduce ...

Ana b’Koach: A Portal to Creation

This enigmatic poem recited almost precisely as Shabbat begins contains a hidden mystical meaning.

Jewish Movies

Films and television shows are comfortable with Jewish themes and characters--and, often, with distorting Judaism.

Jewish Feminist Thought

Jewish feminist thought seeks to create theological narratives that merge Judaism with feminist values.

Gittin 72

Another rabbinic reversal.

Can Non-Jews Receive Synagogue Honors?

Being called to the Torah for an aliyah and leading certain prayers are, among other synagogue rituals, generally reserved for Jews. 

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