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Why Beards?
What the Jewish penchant for facial hair means.
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No Friend in Jesus
Jews and Christians are united in the belief that there is a truth to be…
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The Day the Blackberries Died
Can you hear me now? That is what God is saying to us in shul.
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A Nation Under God: Jews, Christians, and the American Public Square
Jews, Christians, and a “Nation under God."…
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Of Priests, Rabbis, and Wives
A profound divide separates the classical Christian and Jewish views of marriage and family.
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Rabbi Akiva’s Optimism
The legendary sage had more going for him than just wisdom.
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Of (Religious) Fences and Neighbors
Mutual respect means confronting differences, not erasing them.
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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?…
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How Not to Become a Jew
A curious case of conversion illustrates a sharp point of difference between Judaism and Christianity.