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Democracy in Post-Biblical Judaism (1948)

Rabbi Greenberg writes, many ideas matured in rabbinic thought, particularly “group of ethical values usually associated with the concept of Democracy.”

What is a Brit Milah, Jewish Ritual Circumcision?

What is a Brit Milah: Jewish Ritual Circumcision?

Brit Milah refers to the covenant of circumcision, both the ritual act and the festive occasion surrounding a baby boy’s circumcision.
Birkat HaTorah: The Blessing for Engaging with Torah

Birkat HaTorah: The Blessing for Engaging with Torah

Before beginning Torah study, Jewish tradition teaches us to recite a series of blessings known as Birkat HaTorah.
I was just offered an Aliyah to the Torah: What do I do?

I was just offered an Aliyah to the Torah: What do I do?

What do I do when I'm offered an aliyah to the Torah? What is it? This special honor gives us a front row seat at ...
Mourning a Miscarriage

Mourning a Miscarriage

While there are no specific rituals for mourning a miscarriage, there are practices and rituals to use in that time that can help healing.

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