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Why Can Mere Humans “Bless” G‑d?What exactly are we saying? I can understand blessing people, but does G‑d, the Creator and Master... Read More
20 Facts About Jewish Circumcision Everyone Should KnowCircumcision on the eighth day of a baby boy’s life has been part of Judaism since the dawn of our... Read More
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20 Facts About Jewish Circumcision Everyone Should Know

Circumcision on the eighth day of a baby boy’s life has been part of Judaism since the dawn of our peoplehood. Learn 20 facts about this ritual that is so central to Jewish life.

By Menachem Posner

Why Can Mere Humans “Bless” G‑d?

What exactly are we saying? I can understand blessing people, but does G‑d, the Creator and Master of all, really need our blessing?

by Yehuda Shurpin

What Is Schmaltz?

In the parlance of American entertainment, which was built on the foundation of Yiddish theater, schmaltz came to refer to drippy, over-the-top dramatization.