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Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars, Study
Joseph Albo and Judaism’s 3 Principles
The 15th century Spanish rabbi is best known for his Sefer Ha'ikkarim, Book of Principles.
No Rest(s) For The Wicked
Unlike Jewish prophets, Balaam was merely a mouthpiece for the word of God, not an active participant.
Shavuot Decorations
These are traditionally found both in the home and the synagogue.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Jewish Ethics
The Birth of the Good Inclination
In rabbinic texts, the distinction between childhood and young adulthood is the birth of the yetzer hatov, the good inclination.
The History of Jewish Bootleggers
Why were Jewish immigrants so heavily involved in the illegal alcohol business?
Improving Our Speech
The consequences of what we say are extremely far-reaching, demanding that we choose our words carefully.
Church & State & the Jews
Religious education is vital for this country--but not on Uncle Sam's tab.
The Onion takes on Postville
The Agriprocessors story continues to show up in newspapers of record. Today’s addition: The Onion . In its “American Voices” ...
Celebrate, Rabbis Without Borders
What My Road Trip Taught Me Just in Time for the High Holy Days
My husband and I took a weekend getaway to Toronto. Crossing the Peace Bridge into Canada, it struck me how ...