Rabbi Louis Jacobs

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The Theology of Chabad

The problem of divine withdrawal inspires an alternate view of the universe.

Heinrich Graetz

A historian of Judaism with a deep faith in tradition.

Loving and Fearing God

Should Jews feel one emotion over the other--or both equally?

Abraham Ibn Ezra

A master Torah commentator who foreshadowed biblical criticism

Judah (Yehuda) Halevi

A Spanish poet, philosopher and proto-Zionist.

Community, Controversy, & Cooperation

The tension between individual and communal needs cannot be resolved, but the two must be balanced.

Halakhah: Sources and Development

From biblical law, through classic rabbinic debate and medieval law codes, and continuing in the modern period, Jewish law has undergone constant development.

How to Be a Host, How to Be a Guest

Jewish ethical literature provides practical, down-to-earth guidelines on how to behave towards one's guests and towards one's hosts.

Caring for One’s Own Health

Jewish law mandates a healthful lifestyle.

Synagogue Architecture Requirements

Jewish law may make no requirements or restrictions about architectural form, but one prominent 18th century rabbi issued a warning about copying the styles of the rich and famous.

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