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A Summary of the Torah
A description of the highlights of the Torah, according to the divisions of the weekly portions.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Halakhah: Sources and Development
From biblical law, through classic rabbinic debate and medieval law codes, and continuing in the modern period, Jewish law has undergone constant development.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Sages & Scholars, Study
Rabbi Isaac Alfasi: Rif
A legal code for the Jews of medieval North Africa and Spain.
Leonard Cohen: Poet, Prophet, Eternal Optimist
A famous songwriter whose novels and poems explored Jewish identity and spirituality.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
In Ashkenaz
The rabbis of France and Germany created new genres of halakhic literature.
Celebrate, Holiday Food, Passover, Passover Food
Kitniyot: Not Quite Hametz
The Passover debate surrounding rice, millet, corn and legumes.
Celebrate, Prayer Services, Yom Kippur
A Guide to Yom Kippur Prayers
The Day of Atonement contains more services than any other observance in Judaism.
Jewish Law, Mourn, Prayers for Mourners
Yizkor: The Unending Conversation
Yizkor is part of an ongoing conversation with the dead, but what we don't realize is that we constantly converse with the dead in daily life.
Kislev & Hanukkah
The connections between the month and the holiday.