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The Torah’s Accessibility

The Torah was given early on--available to anyone who seeks it.

The Book of Names

Our names are our essence.

Eating Holy Food in a Holy Way

What can we do with knowledge of the sources of our food?

Two Sufferings That Are One

Exile and suffering are only too present in contemporary society.

Arab Soccer in Israel

Soccer may contribute to the integration of Arabs as individuals into Israeli society--but it simultaneously blurs their national identity.

What Happened at the ’72 Munich Olympics

A coordinated Palestinian terrorist attack and hostage situation in which 11 Israeli athletes were killed.

Jews & Sports: Premodern History

Throughout Jewish history until the rise of the Zionist movement, Jews have harbored negative attitudes toward sports, often with good reason.

Jews and Sports

While Judaism isn't famous for grooming star athletes, there's a rich history nonetheless.

Sports & Immigrant Jews

Immigrant Jews delved into sports to prove their mettle as Americans.

Jews and Baseball

Why do we idolize Jewish baseball players?

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