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Leviticus 16:1-34: The Scapegoat Ritual

The Torah reading for Yom Kippur morning.

These Nine Tombs Have Attracted Jewish Pilgrims for Centuries

Take a look inside the places that Abraham, King David, Queen Esther and other biblical characters are said to have been buried.

Jewish Education in Early Childhood

The long-term value of early exposure to all things Jewish

The Religious Significance of Community

For religious kibbutzim, Judaism addresses whole communities.

The Book of Esther’s Violent Ending

When an oppressed group massacres others.

Science and the Talmud

The Talmudic approach to the sciences, from astronomy to botany.

Jewish New York: The Early Years

Challenges and triumphs since 23 Jews landed in New Amsterdam in 1654.

Jewish Healing and Magic

"Whatever is effective as a remedy is not witchcraft (Shabbat 67a)"--is that really the case?

Jews Loved Tinned Fish Way Before It Was Trendy

From herring to tuna, preserved fish is never out of style.

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