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Ruth

People running from tear gas at the border fence with Israel in Gaza City, May 15, 2018 (Photo/JTA-Spencer Platt-Getty Images)
Posted inLetters

We’re wrong about Gaza; Arthur Waskow is wrong about Ruth; etc.

by J. Readers June 1, 2018May 31, 2018

Shout-out to Jewish orgs for supporting Healing Center Thank you for the depth of exploration in the article “Shining a light on mental health in the Jewish community.” Because no […]

Ruth, the heroine of the biblical book that bears her name, was the first convert to Judaism. Painting by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inReligion

A letter from Ruth the Moabite to King Donald of America

Rabbi Arthur Waskow by Rabbi Arthur Waskow May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
Ruth, the heroine of the biblical book that bears her name, was the first convert to Judaism. Poster for the 1960 film "The Story of Ruth," directed by Harry Koster and starring Peggy Wood in the title role
Posted inColumns

Our Passover story is a chance to reaffirm that we are all Jews by choice

Rabbi Corey Helfand by Rabbi Corey Helfand April 6, 2018
Zipporah, as seen in the film "Prince of Egypt"
Posted inHolidays

To celebrate inclusion around the seder table, look to Zipporah

Patricia Keer Munro by Patricia Keer Munro March 29, 2018April 2, 2018
Ruth, the heroine of the biblical book that bears her name, was the first convert to Judaism. Painting by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inColumns

I haven’t converted yet, but I’m raring to practice Judaism right now

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler February 28, 2018February 28, 2018
illustration of two cups, one labeled "Elijah" and one labeled "Ruth"
Posted inPassover, Holidays, Jewish Life

Ruth’s Cup: A new Passover ritual honoring Jewish diversity

Rabbi Heidi Hoover by Rabbi Heidi Hoover April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

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