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Judaism and Abortion
The question of abortion is perhaps one of the most sensitive and charged topics in the political sphere.
The question of abortion is perhaps one of the most sensitive and charged topics in the political sphere.
Does Judaism Believe in Unicorns?
Does Judaism believe in unicorns? I once heard that the Torah says they really do exist!
Does Judaism believe in unicorns? I once heard that the Torah says they really do exist!
Parshah
The Answer to the Mother of All Questions
The Torah devotes one chapter to its account of the creation of the universe, three chapters to its description of the revelation at Mount Sinai, and eleven chapters to the story of the Exodus. In contrast, no less than thirteen chapters are devoted to the making of the Mishkan.
The Torah devotes one chapter to its account of the creation of the universe, three chapters to its description of the revelation at Mount Sinai, and eleven chapters to the story of the Exodus. In contrast, no less than thirteen chapters are devoted to the making of the Mishkan.
The High Priest’s Breastplate (Choshen)
The breastplate was a garment worn by the high priest while serving in the Holy Temple.
The breastplate was a garment worn by the high priest while serving in the Holy Temple.
Jewish News
From Bahrain to Puerto Rico, Online School Offers Jewish Lifeline for Kids
Easing feelings of isolation for families around the globe.
Easing feelings of isolation for families around the globe.
At SXSW, Hundreds to Find a Shabbat Oasis
TechTribe events to bring Jewish spirituality and networking to festival that begins March 9.
TechTribe events to bring Jewish spirituality and networking to festival that begins March 9.
This Rabbi’s Picture Is Worth 10,000 Mitzvahs
Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz receives a unique gift for his 46th birthday.
Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz receives a unique gift for his 46th birthday.
Women
Why the Rabbi’s Wife Is Off-Limits (And Will Stay That Way)
Did you know that there are no outright jokes about a rebbetzin? Are rebbetzins taboo?
Did you know that there are no outright jokes about a rebbetzin? Are rebbetzins taboo?
I Got Engaged in 10 Days: Here’s How
All my deeply ingrained fears and doubts smirked at the glorious opportunity to rule over my mind in a moment of weakness.
All my deeply ingrained fears and doubts smirked at the glorious opportunity to rule over my mind in a moment of weakness.
Hear, my son, the instruction of your father, and don't forsake the teaching of your mother; for they shall be a garland of grace upon your head, and necklaces about your throat
— Proverbs 1:8-9
Print Magazine
When the Creator came to create the human being, Truth said, "Do not create him, for he is full of lies.
Kindness said, "Create him, for he will do acts of kindness."
What did the Creator do? He cast Truth earthward, and created the human being.
That is why it says, "Truth will sprout from the earth."
—Midrash Rabba
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