learning

Too much of a good thing…

A spiritual perspective

Updating the traditional Yom Kippur confession.

Private rites can lead to a stronger connection to community.

The Bible backed up its exhortations to assist the poor with laws and practices that gave poor people a claim to a share of society’s wealth.

There are exceptions to the Yom Kippur fast.

The shofar is the sound of Jewish life.

This covers various topics about the Jewish lifecycle.

The rhythm of Jewish life is determined by its calendar. Jewish existence is given structure and meaning by the passage of time. There are rituals, celebrations, and holidays that are observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.

The relationship between Jewish law, Jewish ethics, and the ethical principles of general society are navigated differently by different Jewish authorities. However, there is one principle that can be singled out for its prominence in Jewish bioethical di