Challenging financial projections have spurred Interfaith Social Service to make difficult decisions about hours and staffing ...

The things we do Jewishly have a direct bearing on how we conduct our lives. They are supposed to change us and help us grow' ...

Israeli wine is more than a drink—it’s a symbol of resilience and tradition. This Purim, we raise a glass to history, victory ...

Whitney, the author of Family Worship, suggests having a regular time each day for the practice and choosing a time when the ...

In the Old Testament we can read the account of the female prophet, teacher, and leader Huldah who  played a key role in ...

The Qur’an refers to this incident: “We raised the Mountain over you saying: Hold firm to what we have given you, and study its commandments; so that you may attain piety towards God, (as God lovers) ...

Maimonides’ view indicates that while Amalek is viewed collectively, this is still a result of active threatening behavior.

Traditionally Catholics consider Deut. 5:6-10 as the First Commandment, verse 11 as the Second Commandment, verses 12-15 as the Third Commandment and so on. Verse 21 is split up into the Ninth and ...

1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation holiday – just like Passover and Chanukah – which highlights the transition of the Jewish people from subjugation to liberty. It is celebrated seven days ...

The Jews have been confronted by Amalek throughout history, this hereditary enemy of Israel from wilderness times.

The fact that Jesus’ temptation took place in the wilderness would have evoked powerful if complex associations for any 1st ...

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