Memory has been proven to be quite fallible. How are we to remember things that are important?
The Secret of Memory
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The Jewish Statue of Liberty
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Countless Jewish immigrants passed under the uplifting message of the Statue of Liberty. Did you know that ancient Israel also had a similar thing? And — it has a message for Rosh Hashanah.
Thanking G-d as a Group
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An Israeli couple who didn’t want a Chuppah.
The Chosen People: Discrimination or Divine Mission?
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Judaism always preaches ‘education for all,’ but the Talmud tells us about some very elitist academies. Why were they so snobbish, and what does it tell us about our approach to Judaism?
The Lost Child
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The real meaning of the “rebellious son.”
Remembering the Good
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People are always busy ‘remembering’ the Holocaust. But is that really the Jewish way?
Lying for the sake of Peace
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Are white lies permissible? When is a person permitted to veer from the truth?
Democracy vs. Dictatorship
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What is the difference between democracy and dictatorship? And which side is the Torah on?
Teaching by Example
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Jewish lessons from the Supreme Court.
Social Justice, not Charity
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This week’s Torah portion says, “tzedek tzedek tirdof.” What is the Jewish approach to charity?