Independent minyanim/havurot/communities have been transforming American Judaism for 40 years, but there has been a particularly significant wave in the last few years, with new
Israel has had two elections in two days, and the winners include no new faces. Yesterday in the runoff for the Labor Party leadership, former
I already mentioned briefly that the Chicago area has completely taken over the leadership of American Reform Judaism’s professional organizations. Now it’s a cover story
(Introduction.) Today: War. The end? 601. “You must not go back that way again.” (Deuteronomy 17:16) = don’t live in Egypt 602. “When you approach
(Introduction.) Today: Testimony and authority. 571. “You shall investigate and inquire and interrogate thoroughly.” (Deuteronomy 13:15) = grill the witnesses 572. “The testimony of a
(Introduction.) Today: Obstruction of justice 556. “You shall do nothing to the girl [who was raped].” (Deuteronomy 22:26) = don’t punish someone who didn’t consent
(Introduction.) Today: The justice system 541. “You shall not be partial in judgment.” (Deuteronomy 1:17) = don’t appoint a judge who doesn’t know the law
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