Essay
Mysteries of the Menorah
Historical enigma surrounds the gold candelabrum pillaged from the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.
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Why Beards?
What the Jewish penchant for facial hair means.
Essay
No Friend in Jesus
Jews and Christians are united in the belief that there is a truth to be…
Essay
Of Priests, Rabbis, and Wives
A profound divide separates the classical Christian and Jewish views of marriage and family.
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Of (Religious) Fences and Neighbors
Mutual respect means confronting differences, not erasing them.
Speech
Torture: Is It Always Immoral?
Anger, hate, vengeance—each of these vices can, at particular times and places, be virtuous.
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The Yeshiva Shel Ma’ala and the Ivy League
Being a knowledgeable Jew is more important than going to an top school.
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What Bracha Did They Say On Manna?
How often do you get a chance to say hamotzi lechem min hashamayim?…
Speech
Can All Religions Be True?
How religious coexistence and cooperation can be fostered despite disagreements over important truths.
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Locusts, Giraffes, and the Meaning of Kashrut
The most famous Jewish practice is really about love and national loyalty.
