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In the Beginnings

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In the Beginnings

Discovering the Two Worldviews Hidden within Genesis 1-11
In the Beginnings

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A Fifth Cup at the Seder Is Long Overdue

Among the most iconic rituals of the Passover Seder is the drinking of four cups of wine. Given the evening’s rich symbolic structure—including the Four Questions and the Four Sons—it may not surprise us that wine too appears in a set of four. But what lies behind this particular number?

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What is the Purpose of the Haggadah?

In Judaism, we generally recognize two primary categories of sacred texts. The first is the Torah—whether in its original scroll form or printed editions—which represents God’s communication to us. The second is the Siddur, the Jewish prayer book, reflecting our attempts to communicate with God. This raises an intriguing question: where does the Passover Haggadah fit within this framework? Is it a text to be recited like a prayer book, or studied and analyzed like Torah?

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Vayikra: The Ultimate Sacrifice—Then and Now

Since the outbreak of the war, Jews in Israel and abroad have made profound sacrifices for the survival and security of the Jewish state and its citizens. This week’s parasha—Vayikra—centers on the theme of sacrifices, making its message especially poignant at this time.

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