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Ancient Israel, Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Bible
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.
Gender & Sexuality, Jewish Texts
LGBTQ Interpretations of Jewish Texts
Ancient and modern readings of the Bible and Talmud suggest that several personalities may have defied gender and sexuality norms.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Sages & Scholars, Study
Jacob Ben Asher, the Ba’al Haturim
The author of the Arba'ah Turim set the stage for Joseph Caro's Shulchan Aruch.
Birth, Jewish Texts, Live, Study
Recognizing God’s Presence
When we welcome baby girls into the covenant we allow them to remind us of God's presence in the world.
Parashat Tazria-Metzora
In the Torah portion Tazria, God instructs Moses about the purification rituals for mothers following childbirth. God then describes to ...
Multiplicity Of Meanings
The high priest's breastplate reminds us of the numerous ways to understand text and reality.
Parashat Tazria: Summary
God instructs Moses about the purification rituals for mothers following childbirth; God then describes to Moses and Aaron the procedures for identifying and responding to those infected with leprosy.