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May24
Talmudic Discussions on Monopolies
Where a monopoly offers a clear benefit to consumers, Jewish tradition does sanction them on a closely regulated basis.
Jan25
Tefillin: A Reminder of What is Holy
Rabbi Julie Schwarzwald on wearing Tefillin: As I go about my work and my mundane routine, I am regularly reminded of what is holy.
Feb13
Finding Meaning in Communal Prayer Without Hebrew Fluency
Being in community, singing with heart, by listening to the prayers, or by intending to connect with G-d are ways to lift up our experience.
May24
The History of Tzedakah
The degree to which a person was obligated to contribute to the poor became the mark of membership in a community.
Feb26
What is Shivah?
The word shivah refers to the seven days of mourning that follow the burial of a parent, child, sibling, or spouse.
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