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Judaism and Beauty: Inner Light, Outer Splendor
Judaism has a sophisticated theology of beauty — from hiddur mitzvah (beautifying commandments) to the tension between inner and outer beauty in Torah narratives.
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All Jewish Holidays: The Complete Reference Table
Every Jewish holiday in one comprehensive table — name, Hebrew date, approximate Gregorian dates, type, duration, key customs, foods, and traditional greeting.
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Jews and Pets: What Jewish Law Says About Animals in the Home
Can you have a dog and keep Shabbat? Must you feed your pet before yourself? Are hamsters kosher? Everything Jewish law says about keeping pets — practical, surprising, and sometimes funny.
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Sports on Shabbat: The Great Jewish Debate
When Sandy Koufax refused to pitch on Yom Kippur and Hank Greenberg sat out on Rosh Hashanah, they ignited a debate that continues today — can you play sports on Shabbat?
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