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What is the Shema?
The Shema is the declaration of God’s uniqueness and unity that the Torah commands us to recite twice daily.
Restrictions on Kashering Animals
Even if an animal is killed appropriately, it is still possible for it to be considered non-kosher if that the animal was ill or maimed.
How to Get the Get (A Jewish Divorce) and Why It Matters
The Get or “decree of divorce,” plays a fundamental role in the Jewish life cycle of a couple whose marriage has come to an end ...
Understanding The Jewish Call To Sustainability
Understanding the Jewish call to sustainability is rooted in a new category of mitzvot: bein adam l'adamah, between the self and the Earth.
Rebranding Tzedakah: From Charity to Sacred Spending
What if we rebranded tzedakah from our more modern conception of charity and giving to a rabbinic-inspired sacred spending?