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How Does One Convert to Judaism?
While some people ask why Geirut (conversion to Judaism) is so hard, others wonder why it should even be possible to become a Jew....
Would Jewish Schools Accept a Non-Jewish Child?
Why does education sometimes shape not only what we know, but also our sense of who we are? Can learning give a person not...
Prayer: How to Take Control of Your Life
Can we change G-d’s mind? Can we receive something that was not meant to be ours? Are we always getting what we are meant...
Are Jews Really Chosen?
Does “A Chosen Nation” mean being superior to others? The idea of “being chosen” has become a source of many antisemitic tropes. Let's explore...
Do We Always Have to Progress?
Why can constantly moving forward sometimes get in the way of our growth? Can taking a pause be a part of progress? In this...
Should America be a Melting Pot?
The message of Sukkot challenges both ancient and modern ideas about unity, individuality, and community. Is unity possible among people who keep their individuality?...