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The Changing Face of the Rabbinate

Exclusively the territory of young men for so long, rabbinical schools today in the non-Orthodox movements are welcoming women and gay students.

The New Rabbi

The changing role of the pulpit rabbi in America.

Jewish Fundamentalism

Belief that the Bible, as interpreted by rabbinic tradition, is infallible.

Noah’s Flood

Story, whether factual or not, finds similarities in Babylonian myth.

Fatherhood of God

God's relationship as a parent is to Israel, not to Man.

Faith Healing

Curing with supernatural powers is viewed with skepticism in Judaism.

Jewish Existentialism

Emphasis placed on human free will and what is true to an individual.

Rabbi Eliezer

Few facts are known about this teacher of Rabbi Akiba.

Jewish Ecstasy

Accounts of intense encounters with God rare in Judaism.

Aaron, the High Priest

Moses's brother helped lead the Israelites to freedom.

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