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The King and the “I”
What does this book teach us about meaning in life?…
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Every Individual a Temple
The way the Ninth of Av has been marked tells us something profound about the…
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Mourning and Memory
What has the mourning for the Temple meant to Jews throughout history?…
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Boaz, Ruth, and the Jewish Wedding
The conclusion of Ruth’s story serves as a source for Jewish wedding ritual today.
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What’s Your “Shem”?
The theme of names is an important one in the Book of Ruth.
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Poussin, Rembrandt, and Ruth
Two paintings provide a metaphor for misunderstandings of a famous biblical story.
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The Book of Ruth and Fill the Void
An exquisite Israeli film allows us to better understand a biblical book.
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The Recipe of Jewish History
The Song of Songs played a profound role in the evolution of one famous festival…
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The Knock
An image of Solomon’s inspired a famous address.
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Job’s Prayer
The Book of Job concludes with a prayer that does not appear earlier in the…