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Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wears the mantle of Kahane in Israel. Many Orthodox Jews welcomed him with open…
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Did All Jews Pray the Same in Ancient Times?
Jews from the Land of Israel prayed differently than we do today—with marked difference. What happened to their…
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We speak with Joey Rosenfeld about how our generation can understand suffering.
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We speak with Professors Elisheva Carlebach and Debra Kaplan about women’s religious, social,…
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