The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Chukat Numbers 19:1–22:1 We all know Moses, the liberator, law giver, military hero, greatest of all prophets. We all know his brother Aaron, pursuer of peace, Israel’s first priest, ancestor of all Kohanim. We all know Miriam, their older sister,…
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Unite for a positive cause, not against a common enemy
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Horoscopes for month of Tammuz: Homing in on the living waters
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Creating an interfaith wedding inspired by Jewish tradition
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I’m tired of singing alone. Bring on the whole-iness of choirs!
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Without visiting, can you really know Israel?
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Conversion students are asking me if it’s safe to become Jewish
“Rabbi Adar, is it dangerous to wear my Jewish star?” In 12 years of teaching “Introduction to the Jewish Experience” through HaMaqom|The Place, no…
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White House science advisor sworn in on 1492 edition of Pirkei Avot
When Eric Lander was sworn in Wednesday as the White House’s first-ever Cabinet-level science advisor, the geneticist also made Jewish history — by taking…