Shai Held

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Archive of Beliefnet's Weekly Torah Commentaries

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Archive: Judaism

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Passover Offerings

Learn about Passover, the festival of freedom, which commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt.

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Rabbi Shai Held

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Why We're Not Eloping

In the final stretch, a groom reflects on the importance of religious tradition in sanctifying his wedding day.

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Pray For Peace

God continues to dream of peace, and so must we

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Barak Presses Coalition Plan Amid Ongoing Violence

Three more deaths reported as Israeli army says clashes are likely to continue indefinitely

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Cease-Fire Fails as Violence Escalates

At least nine die as Palestinian gunmen and rock-throwers attack Israelis across the West Bank. Death toll highest since Oct. 6.

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The Deepest Truth About God

How the Exodus teaches us about ethical passion.

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A Difficult Rite

Circumcision, with all its pain, reminds us of our partnership with God--and the pain of fixing a broken world

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