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May16
Enhancing Prayer With Body Movement
Movement acts as part of prayer, orchestrated in traditional Jewish settings, thus putting us in touch with the ebb and flow of the liturgy.
Feb13
Confronting the Myth of Consent in Circumcision: Five Perspectives
We are charged with passing the Torah to the next generation and teaching them to value it. Circumcision is a powerful symbol of that.
May31
The Textual Foundations of Honoring One’s Parents
The Rabbis explain that honoring one’s parents is to be understood essentially as an act of worshiping God.
May15
What is the Shema?
The Shema is the declaration of God’s uniqueness and unity that the Torah commands us to recite twice daily.
May19
Three Types of Prohibited Speech According to Jewish Law
It is largely agreed upon that the types of speech encompassed by the biblical prohibition fall into three categories of increasing severity.
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