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‘Ana BeKoach: The Prayer Folded Into Forty-Two Letters’
An ancient plea hidden in a divine name. What Ana BeKoach is, where it sits in the prayers, and how to say it when words feel far.
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Is Pirkei Avot in the Talmud? Mishnah, Gemara, and Where It Sits
Where does Pirkei Avot actually live in Jewish literature? How it relates to the Mishnah, the Talmud, and the order of Nezikin.
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Chesed in Jewish Wisdom: Why Acts of Kindness Hold Up the World
Why does Jewish tradition say kindness sustains the world? Teachings on chesed, gemilut chasadim, and walking in God’s ways.
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What Jewish Wisdom Says About Gossip and Guarding the Tongue
Why is gossip treated so gravely in Jewish thought? The sources on lashon hara, slander, and the power of speech to harm or heal.
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‘How to Find Your Torah Portion for Any Week’
Want to know which portion is read this week — or on your birthday or simcha? A practical guide to finding any Torah portion.
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‘Where Pirkei Avot Comes From: The Mishnah and Talmud’
Trying to locate Pirkei Avot in Jewish texts? A plain explanation of where it sits in the Mishnah, its tie to the Talmud, and how to find any teaching.
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‘What Is Pirkei Avot? Jewish Wisdom for How to Live’
Wondering what Pirkei Avot actually is and why Jews study it? A clear guide to the Mishnah’s wisdom tractate and how to begin reading it yourself.
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‘How Old Is Pirkei Avot? A 2,000-Year Chain of Wisdom’
Curious how ancient Pirkei Avot really is? Trace the dating of this wisdom tractate and the unbroken chain of teachers who carried it down to us.