By Nicole Brackman
Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769
The recent Jerusalem mayoral election may mark a turning point in Israeli politics — the public splintering of the …
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11/19/08
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A New History of the Great Depression by Amity Shlaes
Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber
Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769
With the economic situation deteriorating each day, anything …
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11/19/08
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769
How old was Rivka when she was discovered by Avraham’s servant and brought to Canaan to marry Yitzchak?
You are a …
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11/19/08
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An historical account by Sir Martin Gilbert
Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber
Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769
Last week marked the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht. On the nights …
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11/12/08
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By David Seidemann
Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769
Wrap your mind around this concept. Our Sages tell us that genetics is a two-way street. Not only do we contain the genetic …
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11/12/08
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By Roy S. Neuberger
Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769
I believe that we are entering a period of history in which we must be very cautious. During the month of Cheshvan, the flood …
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11/12/08
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In its purest form, the human spirit of inquiry is a holy thing. According to the renowned 12th century Jewish thinker Maimonides, …
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By Rabbi Avi Shafran
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11/12/08
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A late endorsement
To the Editor:
I don’t know if I have been placed under a cheirem or nidui, but I have riled up a well-attended Jewish news group on the Internet, including the …
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11/12/08
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Childlike Innocence
By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769
The banishment of Yishmael and Hagar leaves a bad taste in one’s mouth. How could Sarah justify …
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11/12/08
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By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of Nov. 7, 2008 / 9 Cheshvan 5769
When we were first introduced to Noach last week, we were told that he was righteous and “Tamim,” perfect or complete. …
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11/5/08
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