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Miriam the Prophetess

The sister of Moses and Aaron was an important part of the sibling team that led Israel out of Egypt and through the wilderness.

This poem is sung in virtually all Jewish homes prior to the Shabbat evening meal.

This benediction is recited as one dons a prayer shawl in preparation for prayer.

This prayer for peace is the last blessing of the Amidah.

This prayer is traditionally recited at the close of Jewish prayer services.

This blessing is recited after the lighting of candles on Friday night.

This prayer is the quintessential Jewish declaration of faith.

The Jewish people accepted the Torah in fear of God's overwhelming power. Ruth accepted it out of love and loyalty.

How a convert came to embrace Judaism's most controversial blessing.

Believers and skeptics alike tend to view God similarly -- as big, all-powerful, and good. But there are other options.