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Shemitah
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beginner
Parashat Behar: The Sabbatical Year, Jubilee, and Economic Justice
Parashat Behar introduces the revolutionary economic laws of Shemitah (sabbatical year) and Yovel (Jubilee) — when the land rests, debts are released, slaves go free, and property returns to its original owners, ensuring no permanent underclass.
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beginner
Judaism and the Environment: From Bal Tashchit to Climate Action
Jewish environmental ethics — from the biblical prohibition of bal tashchit (do not destroy) to modern eco-Judaism — offer a rich tradition of ecological responsibility. Explore Shemitah, Tu BiShvat ecology, and how Jewish values fuel climate activism.
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intermediate
Judaism and the Land of Israel: A Sacred Bond
The bond between Judaism and the Land of Israel runs through every layer of Jewish thought — from God's promise to Abraham to agricultural laws, prayer, and the modern Zionist movement.
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