Deuteronomy

Shabbat times from September 20 to September 27

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Sep

The piece details the times for the start and end of Shabbat across various UK cities, including London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead, and Glasgow, from September 20 to 27.

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Parashah of the week: Ki Tetzei

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Sep

Focusing on Deuteronomy 23:25 from Parashat Ki Tetzei, Rabbi Silverstein explores the balance between generosity and healthy boundaries in society.

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Shabbat times from September 6 to September 13

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Sep

This article provides the Shabbat start and end times for various UK cities from September 6 to September 13, 2023.

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“A Fly Between Two Openings of the Heart”: The Hostage Murders and (not) Feeling the Pain

Shaul Magid in Jewschool · 2 Sep

In this poignant reflection, Shaul Magid addresses the deep sorrow and numbness that accompany the loss of six young individuals, victims of a senseless act of violence.

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Spiraling Upwards

TEXTing · 26 Aug

Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes explore cycles of Jewish history and theology using Tisha B'Av kinot, Ecclesiastes, and Deuteronomy, questioning whether we can break free from repeating past mistakes.

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Shabbat and fast times from August 9 to August 16

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Aug

From August 9 to August 16, key Shabbat and fast times are outlined for Jewish communities in various cities: in London, Shabbat begins at 8.20 PM on August 9 and at 8.07 PM on August 16, with corresponding times in other cities.

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Revelation and Forgetting: Moshe, Mediation, and the Beginning and End of Torah

Shaul Magid in Jewschool · 6 Jun

The text explores the contrast between the absence of Moshe in the Passover Haggadah and his central role on Shavuot in mediating the giving of the Torah.

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Shabbat and Shavuot times from June 7 to June 14

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Jun

From June 7 to June 14, important Jewish observances include Shabbat and Shavuot timings.

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Shabbat times from March 22 to March 29

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Mar

From March 22 to March 29, notable Jewish times include the Fast of Esther on March 21, Shabbat Zachor on March 23, Purim on March 23, and Shushan Purim on March 24.

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Letters, Winter 2024

Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

In a recent article, Ethan Schwartz critiques Edward Feld's book, "The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Torah."

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Shabbat times from September 8 to September 15

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Sep 2023

The Shabbat times for September 8 to September 15 are provided, with the start and end times for different cities in the UK specified.

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Izzy Pludwinski on the Art and Beauty of Hebrew Calligraphy

Tikvah · 27 Jul 2023

In this discussion, Izzy Pludwinski, a sofer, explores the significance of Hebrew calligraphy in Jewish tradition.

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Izzy Pludwinski on the Art and Beauty of Hebrew Calligraphy

Tikvah · 27 Jul 2023

In this podcast episode, the host explores the significance of Hebrew calligraphy in Jewish tradition.

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Storytelling at the Seder: <em>Lesaper, Lehaggid,</em> and the Purpose of the Haggadah

Joshua Cahan in Sources · 30 Mar 2023

The article explores the storytelling role of the Haggadah during the Passover Seder, examining the expectations versus the textual offerings, particularly focusing on the brevity of the 'avadim hayinu' paragraph.

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Zionism and Power: The Challenge of Our Time

Donniel Hartman in Sources · 2 Dec 2022

This article explores the complex interplay between Zionism and the concept of divine power, comparing biblical narratives from Genesis and Deuteronomy with contemporary political and religious dynamics in Israel.

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Inconsistencies in the Torah: Shamor vs. Zakhor

Gavriel Lakser in Lehrhaus · 18 Aug 2022

The article discusses the inconsistencies between the commandment to remember the Sabbath in Exodus and the commandment to guard the Sabbath in Deuteronomy.

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Micah Goodman on Deuteronomy—Moses's Final Speech (Rebroadcast)

Tikvah · 4 Aug 2022

Renowned Israeli thinker and scholar Micah Goodman provides a thought-provoking interpretation of the Book of Deuteronomy, also known as Sefer Devarim, which Jews read during the period leading up to the High Holy Days.

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Was Slavery in Egypt So Bad?

Curt Leviant in Tablet · 15 Apr 2022

The discussion challenges the common belief that Israelites endured severe slavery in Egypt, suggesting that their bondage may have been lighter, with men working during the day and women possessing some economic agency.

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Visionary Leadership for a Jewish Future

Sapir · 1 Feb 2022

The article highlights the importance of visionary leadership in Judaism.

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What Do We Know About Moses’s Burial Place?

Ezra Sivan in Lehrhaus · 27 Sep 2021

The book of Deuteronomy emphasizes the importance of Moses to Israel's history, declaring him the greatest prophet and leader they have ever had.

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Also the Diseases

Elli Fischer in Lehrhaus · 3 Sep 2020

In this article, Elli Fischer discusses the presence of diseases and plagues in the Tokhehah, a section of Deuteronomy that outlines the curses that will befall the Jewish people if they do not follow God's commandments.

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The Accidental Iniquity of Amalek

Gavriel Lakser in Lehrhaus · 27 Feb 2020

The text explores the significant role and characterization of Amalek in Jewish tradition, focusing on their attacks on the Israelites in the wilderness and later during the Purim story with Haman.

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What’s New About Our New Year?

Sivan Rahav Meir in Tablet · 27 Sep 2019

The text discusses the concept of renewal in the Jewish New Year.

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Sitting with Shylock on Yom Kippur

Noah Millman in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Sep 2019

The article reflects on the complex character of Shylock from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" through a Jewish lens, particularly focusing on the symbol of circumcision and its metaphorical implications in the play.

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Good Flies Out of its Prison

Abe Mezrich in Lehrhaus · 20 May 2019

In the poem "Good Flies Out of its Prison" by Abe Mezrich, elements from the Book of Ruth are explored.

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