Texts of Judaism - Judaism
Following the destruction of the Temple and the inability of the Jewish people to continue to bring sacrifices, the study of Torah became the center of Jewish faith. Perhaps the silver lining in such devastation is the value for education which ... [... more]
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Sapirstein Edition Rashi: The Torah with Rashi's ...
 Rashi: Rashi's classic commentary on the Torah, presented with a level of clarity and understanding you never thought possible. What textual difficulty troubled Rashi? Why did he choose this particular comment? What of Ramban's objection? How does the [... more]
$119.99
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Jewish Guilt - Judaism
Most likely, if you are Jewish, you have experienced, joked about, or handed out a bit of Jewish guilt. We laugh at the exaggerated stereotype, typically attributed to Jewish mothers - "Are you eating enough? You look thin." "Why didn't [... more]
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Jewish Retreat Centers - Judaism
Retreats have always been a part of my life - whether it is a formal, structured event or a simple private escape. When I think of retreat, I think of a getaway to a secluded place for inner contemplation, rest and inspiration for change. It may ... [... more]
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Israel's Memorial and Independence Days - Judaism
In Israel, beginning on the fourth of Iyar, two important days arrive back to back. Yom HaZikaron (the Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror) and Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day). It is no coincidence that one comes ... [... more]
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The Triumph of Deborah - A Book Review - Judaism
When a work of fiction is based upon historical truth, the author faces the difficult task of weaving factual elements of history with her own creative thoughts in a voice believable of the time being written about. Eva Etzioni-Halevy has me ... [... more]
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The Tenth of Tevet - A Minor Fast - Judaism
It is essential to the sustenance of Jewish tradition that we recognize the minor fasts often going unnoticed in mainstream Jewish life. The minor fasts identify times in Jewish history when G-d's messages went unheard and calamities - from bad ... [... more]
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Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah - Judaism
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah - Two Separate Opportunities Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are two holidays which come on the tail end of Sukkot. While they are not related to the holiday of Sukkot, they are often spoken of in one breath. In ... [... more]
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Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary; Travel-size
compact and informative: I already owned the large harcover version of this torah and commentary. I was thrilled to get it in a smaller version that allows me to carry it along in my briefcase and to read and meditate on the scripture anywhere. The [... more]
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The Torah Story: An Apprenticeship on the Pentateuch
A place to begin: This book is a good place to start studying Torah from a Christian perspective. The Old Testament IS Torah but it is so much more. Christians minimize the need to know the OT because they are taught that the word "Torah" means [... more]
$44.99
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On Sukkot And Simchat Torah
Fishman's Book Celebrates Festivals of Sukkot and Simchat Torah: Augusta, Georgia author, Cathy Goldberg Fishman, brings to life two Jewish fall holidays, Sukkot and Simchat Torah, in this new book published by Kar-Ben Publishing. We follow the [... more]
$17.95
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Torah and Commentary: The Five Books of Moses: ...
An impressive body of scholarship: The Torah, consisting of the five books whose authorship is commonly attributed to Moses, is a bedrock foundation of for the three main branches of Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform). Traditionally divided into 543 [... more]
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