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Inartistic synagogues

Why synagogues are less decorative than churches - and what the end of the first book of Moses this Shabbat implies.

Inartistic synagogues

Genesis: The Book of Hope

This Shabbat, we read the last portion of the Book of Genesis. An overview of an underlying theme..

Genesis: The Book of Hope

A world without Jews

You do not have to go further than last week and this week's parasha to read about a world without Jews.

A world without Jews

The Titans: The men of renown in Genesis

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: They were called nefilim, great orators whose words were empty and actions as leaders unscrupulous. A lesson.

The Titans: The men of renown in Genesis

$4 million earmarked to aid Jewish groups in Europe

To mitigate COVID-19 shortfall, Genesis Philanthropy Group donates $4 million to European Jewish institutions.

$4 million earmarked to aid Jewish groups in Europe

Chazak, Chazak, Ve'nitchazek

Let us go from strength to strength as we end the book of Genesis in our Sabbath Torah readings. And take an example from Jonathan Pollard.

Chazak, Chazak, Ve'nitchazek

The creation of man: Was it good?

How come it says "and it was good" about every day of Creation except for the creation of man. Was it good or wasn't it?

The creation of man: Was it good?

Video: What Really Happened 5773 Years Ago?

Rosh Hashannah often is mistakenly considered the birthday of the Creation of the world, which actually started six days earlier.

Video: What Really Happened 5773 Years Ago?