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Tag: Scripture

0 Language History

Joseph Lowin in Hadassah · 21 Jan

Joseph Lowin explores the versatility of the Hebrew root (ḥet-tet-pe), meaning "to snatch", which appears in various contexts from ancient scriptures to modern slang.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Q&A with Rabbi Dweck - Eurovision, Prayer, Learning with Haredi Friends

The Habura · 16 May 2024

Rabbi Dweck provides solutions to various questions, from maintaining focus during prayer to understanding the significance of different Torah scripts.

0 Prayer Communities

Strength in This Time

Rachel Sharansky Danziger in Lehrhaus · 5 Feb 2024

In this heartfelt essay, the author reflects on the impact of the ongoing war on her community and her personal experiences.

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(Mis)Quoting Scripture in American Politics

AJ Berkovitz in Lehrhaus · 16 Nov 2020

This article discusses the phenomenon of (mis)quoting Scripture in American politics, highlighting examples from Abraham Lincoln, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, and Mike Pence.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

#19: The Incorporeality of God

Torah 101 · 8 Jul 2019

The text discusses the Third Principle of the Thirteen Principles of Jewish Faith, which asserts that God is incorporeal, meaning He has no physical body and does not act in a bodily manner.

0 Ethics Philosophy

Letters, Fall 2016

Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2016

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reviews Jonathan Sacks's book, "Not in God's Name," acknowledging its exploration of religious violence but critiquing its treatment of holy texts.