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"Miriam Shut Out From the Camp" by James Tissot
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We are all outliers, seeking a way back to our communities

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Tazria-MetzoraLeviticus 12:1-15:33 What does it feel like to live at the edge, on […]

"Miriam Shut Out From the Camp" by James Tissot
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Based on detail from "Miriam Shut Out From The Camp" by James Tissot, ca. 1900, which shows a scene from this week's Torah portion.
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"Miriam Shut Out From The Camp" by James Tissot, ca. 1900, shows a scene from this week's Torah portion.
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