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Gender Modification and Jewish Law (Sources) [New!] Original price was: $75.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00.
“Man and woman He created them” (Bereishis 1:27).
Newborn babies arrive from the mint of the Creator assigned with a particular gender. But does this have to remain this way? What if people feel that they ought to belong to the opposite gender? What is the Torah perspective regarding availing oneself of modern techniques to align one’s physical features with one’s “gender identity”?Throughout history there have been medical anomalies which have not fit neatly into the standard definitions of male or female. This collection also documents some of those instances as addressed by the Torah authorities of their times.
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Do Lifestyles Have Alternatives? [New!] Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Since the genesis of humanity, the family unit has comprised of a man and woman – the formula for procreation. There are, however, some who struggle with traditional orientations that depart from this standard.
Should this issue be cast as merely a matter of human rights? What may be a healthy balance between compassion and adherence to Jewish law?
A collection of responses and essays by contemporary Rabbinic voices.
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Is Aliyah for Everyone? (Sources) Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Eretz Yisroel is distinguished as “The Land G-d, your G-d, watches over; The eyes of G-d, your G-d, are always upon it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year” (Devarim 11:12).
Settling the land of Israel is regarded by some authorities as a personal imperative, while others point to its intense holiness as a reason for caution.
An assortment of articles and letters.
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Calculated Moves Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
As a complex, strategic game known to improve memory and cognitive abilities, the Jewish attitude to Chess is an intriguing one. Were Torah scholars in favor of this pastime? Are there halachic issues to be aware when playing this game?
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The Bima and Equal Opportunity Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
The aliyos to the Torah are given to men; But why? Do societal changes not play a role in determining issues of gender in Judaism? What is the meaning of Kevod haTzibur? Can a Tzibur forego its own consideration? When does the principle of Kevod haBriyos trump laws that are rabbinic in origin?
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The Bima in No Man’s Land Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
May the Bima be placed in front of the Aron? May it be placed between the men and women sections?
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Yud Gimmel Midos (Sources) Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
The thirteen hermenutical principles are at the bedrock of the Oral Tradition, serving as the basis for deducing the laws of the Torah. Are there good sources that define these clearly, and are there some concrete examples of their application?
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Written and Directed by: G-d Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Hashgachah Pratis literally means, “Personal divine providence.” This refers to the ever-present eye of G-d that watches and directs our every step. Where did this concept originate from? Who coined the term? Once the world has been created by G-d, why is it necessary for Him to continue to “manage” my life? How is free choice to be reconciled with Divine Providence?
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The Thinking Planet Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
From the moment it was written, the Rambam’s famous Halachah that the intelligence of planets surpasses that of humanity has puzzled and perplexed Jewish scholars. What did the Rambam mean? The planets and stars are seemingly inanimate objects, incapable of intellectual thought. Are we so mistaken in our view of the constellations?
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Mind, Matter and G-d – Vision of Science from a Chabad Perspective Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
The human brain is capable of extraordinary feats. Our key to knowledge and our window to understanding, the intellect is universally recognized as the most exalted entity in existence. Yet both Torah and science recognize that the mind, and its capacity for understanding, is limited – a fact that the brain itself logically accepts. This paper demonstrates the limitations of the mind – and how human intelligence alone can never fully grasp the infinite.
Includes: What lessons did the Rebbe glean from Einstein's theory of relativity, for dealing with apparent contradictions between Torah and Science?
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Sequence of Scripture – Retracing the Writing of the Torah from Sinai Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
What elements of the Torah were revealed before the giving of the Torah? How was the Torah first conveyed to Moshe and the Jews? What was the process used to record the Torah? Is any of this reflected in the setup of the Torah, the way it is written, divided into portions, its spaces, letters or crowns?
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Sacred Shepherds: An Essay on Jewish Leadership Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Why do the Jewish people need leaders? Where is the line between guidance
and dictatorship? What qualifies one to be a leader? An analysis of one of
Judaism’s most central institutions.In stock
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Jewish Chemistry: Physical Actions and Spiritual Reactions Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Jewish ritual is rife with physical actions—such as standing, bowing, rising— which hint to the spiritual drama unfolding in the background. This paper takes a close look at several of these to gain an understanding of the complex interplay between man’s physical state and his spiritual state.
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Gone Without a Trace – Mourning an Unverified Death Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Missing persons raise
tough questions. How long must we wait before they are presumed dead? What is
the mourning process? And may the missing person’s spouse ever remarry?In stock
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My Heart Is in the West – Praying Toward Yerushalayim Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Must a shul always face the Holy Land? What are the reasons behind this famous tradition? And if the shul was already built facing another direction, must it be changed?
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Last Rites Done Right Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
This paper examines the elaborate rituals of taharas hameis. Why is the body laid on the floor during the process? Why are earthenware shards placed on the eyes of the deceased? Why is earth from the land of Israel scattered over the body?
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Paradigm Shift: Eliminating the Divide
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Days to Celebrate – 2 Shavuos Lessons
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