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Methods of Midrash

How this genre gleans deep meaning from the Torah's text

What Jews Pray for When They Pray for Peace

Peace is a central element of Jewish prayer, but what does praying for peace mean?

For Every Thing, A Purpose

We should view the diversity of creation as existing to reflect the grandeur of God, not to serve the various needs of humans.

Are We Clean Enough?

This week’s Torah portion, Tazriah, includes the stipulation that, following the birth of a child, a mother must separate herself ...

Situational Ethics And God

The importance of preserving the relationship between a husband and wife provides an example of the Torah's use of relative morality.

Urim and Tummim

This method of Jewish divination is traced back to the priestly garments.

The Natural World and our Need for Wonder

When we perceive, at rare moments, that behind the natural world is a realm of the unknown and inexplicable, we attain awareness of holiness

The Art of Teshuvah

The Jewish practice of repentance involves not merely turning away from sin, but turning toward the dark parts of ourselves.

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