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Blessed Unions
What the traditional Jewish wedding tells us about the American Founding.
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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.
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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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Of (Religious) Fences and Neighbors
Mutual respect means confronting differences, not erasing them.
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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.