What are the basic essentials of Judaism? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer! “What does it really mean to be Jewish?” To find out let’s break it down into the essentials, or the core beliefs and practices that define Judaism
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Parshat Naso is the longest single parsha in the Torah, clocking in at 176 verses. That’s Torah’s way of saying, “Hey, you might want to take a long , serious and contemplative look at what you’re about to learn.”
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Ask Me Anything: What Does Judaism Actually Believe About God?
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Ask Me Anything: Is the Torah Old and Out-dated for 21st Century Jews?
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