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A Parsha column sharing wisdom from the weekly Torah portion, produced with the Jewish Week.

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If rabbis can’t talk about public policy, what’s the point of Torah?

This week’s portion demands we take stands on justice, fairness and a holy economy.

By Rabbi Michael Rothbaum April 22, 2021 12:25 pm

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For #MeToo transgressors, the only cure is banishment

The metzora mentioned in this week’s Torah portion can be understood not only as a response to a bodily condition, but as a model for repairing the damage caused by misdeeds.

April 15, 2021 3:18 pm

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What the high priest’s holy garments teach us about the importance of wearing a mask

The holy work of saving lives requires each of us to wear our sacred garb, writes Rabbi Emily Cohen.

February 25, 2021 10:00 am

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Why should we go back to synagogue?

By Rabbi Yosie Levine February 17, 2021 2:13 pm

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Parshat Yitro: Want to fight injustice and build community? Start with humility.

By Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz February 4, 2021 12:55 pm

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If rabbis can’t talk about public policy, what’s the point of Torah?

By Rabbi Michael Rothbaum April 22, 2021 12:25 pm

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For #MeToo transgressors, the only cure is banishment

By Avigayil Halpern April 15, 2021 3:18 pm

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What the high priest’s holy garments teach us about the importance of wearing a mask

By Rabbi Emily Cohen February 25, 2021 10:00 am

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Why should we go back to synagogue?

By Rabbi Yosie Levine February 17, 2021 2:13 pm

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Parshat Yitro: Want to fight injustice and build community? Start with humility.

By Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz February 4, 2021 12:55 pm

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If rabbis can’t talk about public policy, what’s the point of Torah?

For #MeToo transgressors, the only cure is banishment

What the high priest’s holy garments teach us about the importance of wearing a mask

Why should we go back to synagogue?

Parshat Yitro: Want to fight injustice and build community? Start with humility.

If rabbis can’t talk about public policy, what’s the point of Torah?

For #MeToo transgressors, the only cure is banishment

What the high priest’s holy garments teach us about the importance of wearing a mask

Why should we go back to synagogue?

Parshat Yitro: Want to fight injustice and build community? Start with humility.

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