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“The daughters of Tzelofhad speak right. You shall surely give them a hereditary portion of land alongside that of their father’s brethren” [Numbers 27:7]. One of the most fascinating aspects of the entire Torah is the portion which deals with the case of the daughters of Tzelofhad, an incident of such significance that it is […]

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These days in Israel, it seems that you can’t start a sentence with the word “rabbinate” and not end with “monopoly.” Nowhere is this more clear than in Jerusalem. I love the city, and have warm feelings when I ride the No. 1 bus through Mea Shearim, and see the small, segregated corners of seats. […]

Note: This article is the grand prize winner of The Norman E. Alexander Award for Excellence in Jewish Student Writing. About 60 high school contestants from around the country answered the following question: “Who do you think should be in the Jewish-American Hall of Fame?” The contest is sponsored by the Jewish-American Hall of Fame […]

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