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Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 19 Oct 2010

Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible into English aims to provide a more accurate and forceful version of the text, with a focus on the Wisdom Books - Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.

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Wiki Bleak

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 30 Jul 2010

The text discusses the concept of responsibility preceding redemption, highlighting the importance of acknowledging past mistakes before achieving a brighter future, drawing parallels between the biblical prophet Isaiah's approach and the actions of Julian Assange and Wikileaks.

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Silent Minority

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 15 Jul 2010

In the late 19th century, the Yiddish press began shedding light on the lives of average Jews, including stories often ignored by intellectuals.

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Mourning the Churban with the Rav

OU Press in Jewish Action · 6 Jul 2010

Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik's teachings have transformed the observance of Tishah B'Av, with a focus on understanding and mourning the tragedies of Jewish history.

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The Limits of Prayer

Moshe Halbertal in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Jun 2010

The Mishnah teaches that it is futile to pray to change past events, emphasizing the importance of accepting what has already transpired.

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“Dear Reb Aharon”

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 13 May 2010

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein reviewed Rabbi Aharon Feldman's book "The Eye of the Storm" and engaged in a dialogue with Rabbi Feldman regarding their differing views on feminist halachah and secular Zionism.

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The Unwelcome Mat

Allan Nadler in Tablet · 16 Apr 2010

The discussion delves into the historical and contemporary complexities surrounding conversions to Judaism, highlighting the ambivalence within rabbinic culture towards converts, the influence of ultra-Orthodox rabbis over conversion standards, and a scandal involving Rabbi Leib Tropper.

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Hands Across the Ocean: A Review of Rabbi Aharon Feldman’s The Eye of the Storm

Aharon Lichtenstein in Jewish Action · 8 Mar 2010

Rabbi Aharon Feldman's book "The Eye of the Storm" delves into various contentious issues within the Jewish community, focusing on topics such as Zionism and feminism from a critical perspective.

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Purim FAQ

The Editors in Tablet · 25 Feb 2010

Purim is a festive Jewish holiday commemorating the thwarting of a plot to annihilate the Jews in ancient Persia.

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Divorce Court

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 18 Feb 2010

In late 19th and early 20th-century Warsaw, the Yiddish press provided a window into the lives of average Jews through sensationalized coverage of divorce court proceedings at the rabbinical court.

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Uncorking the Secrets of Kosher Wine

Avrohom Juravel and Zev Baruch in Jewish Action · 11 Feb 2010

The importance of kosher wine in Jewish religious life, its production process, and the nuances of making wine kosher are discussed.

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Is Yoga Kosher?

Taffy Brodesser-Akner in Tablet · 5 Jan 2010

The author grapples with the question of whether practicing yoga as a Modern Orthodox Jew conflicts with Jewish beliefs.

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Spinoza vs. Maimonides, For the Future of Judaism

Forward · 3 Dec 2009

In the book "Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism" by Rabbi Marc D. Angel, the discussion revolves around the similarities and differences between 12th-century Rabbi Maimonides and 17th-century philosopher Spinoza, focusing on their views on God, rationalism, superstition, and the future of Judaism.

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Why Are Jews Liberals?

Ruth R. Wisse in Tablet · 10 Sep 2009

The discussion on why American Jews tend to lean towards liberalism touches on various perspectives.

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Beware Imported Shofars!

Allison Hoffman in Tablet · 3 Sep 2009

Tel Aviv's Religious Council is cautioning against buying shofars made in China or Morocco due to concerns about the use of pig fat in Chinese shofars and polyester glue in Moroccan ones, which could make them halachically unacceptable.

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Environmentalism: Good for the Jews

Forward · 5 Feb 2009

The article argues that embracing environmentalism is beneficial for the Jewish community as it can lead to a more engaging and relevant expression of Judaism, particularly appealing to younger and less affiliated Jews.

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Among Rocks and Stones

Peter Bebergal in Tablet · 11 Dec 2008

After the author's brother died by suicide, his family struggled with the decision to honor the brother's wish to be cremated, which goes against traditional Jewish beliefs that emphasize the respect for the body and the importance of burial for future resurrection.

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Halachic Aspects of Vaccination

Edward Reichman in Jewish Action · 8 Dec 2008

In the late 18th century, vaccination emerged as a method to prevent smallpox, despite being controversial due to risks.

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Preparing the Dead

Diana Bletter in Tablet · 7 Aug 2008

A member of a chevra kadisha, a burial society, recounts her experience preparing the body of a 17-year-old girl for burial in an Israeli village.

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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Saul Landa, Co-authored by Seth Landa in Jewish Action · 16 Jun 2007

Three Orthodox Jewish men from New Jersey undertook a challenging seven-day climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, motivated by the physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of the journey.

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Travel Talk: Test Your Kosher Travel I.Q.

Rabbi Donneal Epstein in Jewish Action · 15 Jun 2007

As Orthodox Jews are traveling to diverse destinations, they face challenges like praying on a plane or dealing with the International Date Line.

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Go Where I Send Thee: A Former Minister Finds Torah

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 22 May 2006

Ahuvah Gray, a former high-powered travel executive, shared her remarkable journey of converting to Judaism at age fifty-one, leaving behind a lucrative career and moving to Israel.

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Logging on to Judaism: A Convert Retrieves Her Soul from Cyberspace

Bayla Sheva Brenner in Jewish Action · 22 May 2006

Shoshana Zakar, a convert to Judaism, discovered through an online Jewish discussion group that her initial conversion wasn't recognized.

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From Japan to Jerusalem

Michael Freund in Jewish Action · 22 May 2006

Nobutaka Hattori, a former Protestant minister in Japan's fourth-largest city, had doubts about his faith, leading to a spiritual journey that led him to become a full-time kollel student in Jerusalem.

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Finding Mount Sinai in Montana

Bayla Sheva Brenner in Jewish Action · 20 May 2006

Devorah and Gavriel Snyder, a unique Orthodox Jewish couple living in remote Kila, Montana, offer kosher food and Shabbat hospitality in their self-built homestead to frum hikers and visitors, as they are possibly the only Orthodox Jews in the state.

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