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The Sanhedrin: The Jewish Court System
Let’s explore the Jewish court system, from the ancient Sanhedrin to modern-day rabbinical courts.
by Yehuda Shurpin
What Does "Geshmak" Mean?
If your nephew has a geshmak in cooking, you can confidently tell him that the food he made was simply geshmak.
Moses on Addiction
Seven times the Torah warns the Jews who have left Egypt, “Quit it with the animal blood already!” To this second generation Moses says, “Be strong, and don’t consume blood.”
By Tzvi Freeman
18 Amazing Converts to Judaism You Should Know
Throughout history the Jewish nation has been enriched by converts—upstanding men and women who opted to enter the covenant and become part of the Chosen Nation.
By Menachem Posner
Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue!
In Hebrew, the word tzedek, which means “justice,” also means “righteousness.” Perhaps the dual use of the word “justice” means that we cannot pursue “justice” without also being “righteous.”
By Hanna Perlberger
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