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The Seven Species

The seven species of the land of Israel have special medical and spiritual properties.

Whom Should You Honor?

Although relationships between parents and children are complex, our honor for our parents should remain unwavering.

Iron Chef Rosh Hashanah: Be Fruitful and Multiply

My daughter Mia often watches Iron Chef, a cooking show on TV in which they designate a secret ingredient that ...

Navigating Orthodox Conversion with a Feminist Sensibility

I was 75 percent Jewish, I told the Orthodox rabbi, my paternal grandparents and one maternal grandparent were all Jewish. “So, you’re not Jewish,” he replied.

Saadiah Gaon’s Theology

Written in 933, The Book of Beliefs and Opinions provided rational analysis of God and Judaism, setting a precedent for medieval philosophers.

How Do I Know If I’m Ready To Convert?

Comprehensive knowledge of Judaism isn't a prerequisite for conversion, only a desire to be Jewish and a readiness to align one's fate with the Jewish people.

Bava Metzia 30

Beyond the letter of the law.

The Making of a Torah Scroll

Written by hand, a sefer Torah is produced according to strict specifications.

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