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What Is Midrash?

These writings, which fill in gaps in biblical texts, falls into two categories: halacha and aggadah.

Ari the Big Gay Rabbinical Student: On Navigating Two Challenging Identities

Deciding to become a rabbi is a momentous decision. For a gay man, the decision is even more fraught. In ...

Including Agunot on Purim in Montreal

Every year costumed women and children arrive from communities across the island, all aglow and abuzz with great anticipation. Purim ...

Joel: Misplaced Prophet of the Locust Plague

Joel vividly portrays the dependence of human life upon God's favor.

A Mexican-Jewish Fairytale Love Story

For this Latino-Jewish couple, being together has always been the obvious path

Summary of Tractate Taanit

This talmudic tractate about fasting is packed with stories.

Shehechiyanu: A Meditation on this Moment

This blessing, traditionally recited for firsts, can be said anytime -- since every moment is new and unprecedented.

Parents Make It To The Top 10

The complex ways in which parents serve as our bridge between God and the world.

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