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Idolatry (avoda zara) is one of the gravest sins in the Torah. In fact, it is one of three sins for which one must accept death before succumbing (Yoma 82a). But is it merely an ancient relic? As 21st-century Jews who have demythologized the world, we simply cannot relate to the worship of trees, rivers, […]

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WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Obama will address the annual AIPAC policy conference. Obama will address the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference on March 4, his spokesman Jay Carney said Tuesday. The address comes a day before Obama’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who will also address the AIPAC conference. The White House […]

Candlelighting, Readings: Shabbat candles: 5:23 p.m. Torah: Exodus 25:1- 27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13     Havdalah: 6:23 p.m.          “They shall make a Sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them” [Exodus 25:8]. “This Temple that you build… if you follow My decrees… I shall dwell among the Children of Israel and I shall not […]

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