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Jews and Muslims Coming Together in Minnesota
The final process of converting to Judaism is to meet with the beit din (a rabbinic “court” of three learned Jews, ...
Lusting for Pens and Pencils
I love pens and pencils. I have loved them all my life. Whenever and wherever I travel, I buy pens ...
The Mishkan as Model
This portion's attention to detail speaks to the kind of vigilance we need in creating a just society.
Jewish Law, JOFA's Torch, Study
Singing is a Mitzvah
I have been hiding from the audience my entire life. I am not sure if this is because I have ...
Bible, Jewish Texts, Study, Tzedakah
Reaching Out To Those In Need
Numerous translators of the Bible understand differently the command to strengthen those that are falling low, but all agree on its importance.
Restore Yourself
A few months ago I realized I hadn’t been myself for a long time. I’d been under a lot of stress ...
Are We in a Technologicaly Borderless World?
I remember a friend proudly showing off her father’s Apple II computer when I was in grade school. We were ...
Don’t Pray, Communicate! A Book Review of Holistic Prayer
To understand the newest book by Rabbi Avi Weiss one needs to tell a story that appears in the book, ...
How to Write a D’var Torah
What you should know before preparing a speech on the Torah portion or other Jewish texts.