Yosef Lindell
By Yosef Lindell
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Life How The Haggadah Text Changed Over The Centuries
The Four Questions, or ma nishtana, is one of the most familiar parts of the Passover haggadah and seder. After weeks of preparation, or at least anticipation, the youngest child present arises—perhaps even stands on a chair—and recites a well-known formula that’s been part of Jewish tradition for as long as anyone can remember. Although…
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Life Move Over Artscroll: Here’s The New, Modern Orthodox Chumash
American Jews have long been unable to pray together. Anyone who opens a Jewish prayer book must confront theological issues ranging from gender roles to the nature of God. No siddur can cross the denominational divide. Yet, from 1936 to 1981, there was one book that united Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform synagogue goers: the Hertz…
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