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I have not, however, addressed what may be the largest question raised by our map. Namely, is one orientation preferable—that is, is there a “best way” to teach the Bible? Of course, by its very…
The pundits are certain that we have turned the page. Have we not relegated collective hatred to history books and referred individual malice to the good care of psychologists? No matter the countless…
A British Holocaust denier accused Professor Deborah Lipstadt of libel under British law. Many were surprised that Lipstadt decided to go to court. Lipstadt explains what was at stake in her decision.
The fourth letter, ד, has the shape of an open doorway and its name, דָּלֶת, dalet, is cognate with דֶּלֶת [deles], door. The ד also alludes to דַּל, pauper, who knocks on doors, begging for alms. In…
Diversity is a characteristic feature of Orthodoxy today. Orthodox leaders and movements inspire the extremes of the Jewish political spectrum, from the supernationalism of Meir Kahane…
[…] The question is merely theoretical today. There is, at present, no negotiating partner, as the Arabs are demanding the return of the entire Land of Israel, including Jerusalem, to which all the…
“…but Rabbi, even if I can read some of the prayers I still don’t understand what I’m saying.… To tell you the truth I’d rather take a quiet reflective walk in the park this…
It was one of the stories from Genesis that most frightened me as a child: the story of Lot’s wife.
She was told not to look, and she looked; and her punishment came swift and horrible. Frozen in…
What should your intention be as you draw near to this wisdom?
Pursuing the straight path, dividing your time between Bible, Talmud, and this wisdom, partaking of each…
View of “The Liberation of G-d,” part of an installation titled Trilogy and Epilogue, in which Helène Aylon highlights misogynist passages in the Hebrew Bible and other canonical Jewish religious…
