The Rabbis moralized the condition of tzara’at (often translated as leprosy), the subject that dominates both Tazria and Metzora. It was, they said, a punishment rather than a medical …
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By Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks zt"l
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4/19/23
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On March 27, 2012, to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the Queen, an ancient ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace. A number of institutions presented Loyal Addresses to the Queen, thanking her …
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By Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks zt"l
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7/19/23
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This previously published Noach column by Rabbi Weinreb focuses on trauma, making it especially relevant this week.
There are many words in the English language that originally had great power …
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By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
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10/18/23
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Notes from a working mom
By Ayala Cohen
Issue of Sept. 5, 2008
You can hear profanity everywhere these days: in the office, at the supermarket, on the train. The other day I heard a …
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9/5/08
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By Jewish Star Staff
Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769
El Al, which celebrated 2008 as its 60th year, began almost by accident.
In September 1948, Israel’s new government wanted a …
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12/10/08
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Virtuous testimony
By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of March 20, 2009 / 24 Adar 5769
After the debacle of the Golden Calf, the question must be asked: were the Israelites completely forgiven for …
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3/18/09
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769
Imagine a group of strangers knock on your front door. They seem imposing. But they are nonetheless polite and assure you they mean …
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7/1/09
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Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770
Stalin
not such a bad guy?
To the Editor:
A recent article by Jay Gerber (“A myth destroyed”; September 4, 2009) alleges that Stalin …
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9/30/09
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The Kosher Bookworm
by Alan Jay Gerber
Issue of January 15, 2010/ 29 Tevet 5770
Last Wednesday, January 6th was the 806th yahrtzeit of the Rambam [Maimonides]. Some scholarly …
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1/13/10
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by Micah Halpern
Issue of April 30, 2010/ 16 Iyar, 5770 The Western world, with the United States at the helm, is working hard to cajole the other countries of the world to join them in their …
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4/28/10
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