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12 Facts About the Mysterious Red Heifer
One of the Torah’s most enigmatic commandments that left even King Solomon, the wisest of all humans, utterly perplexed.
By Yehuda Altein
Take the Holy Temple Quiz
What do you know about this holiest spot on earth?
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Does Forgiving My Father's Enemy Betray His Memory?
You are not betraying your father by ending a grudge he no longer carries; you are honoring his true wishes.
By Levi Avtzon
Chutzpah
Chutzpah is a Hebrew word that has been adopted into Yiddish and then English. Chutzpah has been defined as audacity, insolence, impudence, gall, brazen nerve, effrontery, incredible guts, presumption and arrogance. Yet something essential about chutzpah is missing from all these words.
By Tzvi Freeman
Judaism and Pet Ownership: 18 FAQs
Explore some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Judaism and pet ownership.
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