Unscrolled Shoftim: Chasing After Justice
Matthew Schultz
August 11, 2021
Much has been made of the enigmatic doubling of the word “justice” in the passage, “Justice, justice, you shall pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20).
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August 11, 2021
A Bisl Torah: Forty Years Young
Rabbi Nicole Guzik
August 11, 2021
While most birthdays feel special in some way or another, my 40th feels significant.
Tomatoes: A Summer Romance
Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff
August 11, 2021
We can’t imagine anything more perfect than tomatoes to eat on these hot summer days, so we thought we’d share our all time best tomato salad recipes.
Why Israel’s Kashrut Reform Bill Matters for the Diaspora
Rabbi David Stav
August 11, 2021
In many ways the passage of this bill should be viewed as a victory for all people who have long sought-out this more transparent, effective and competitive kashrut infrastructure—but also for those who strive for a more inclusive and just Israeli Jewish society.
Antisemitism Watchdog Gives Corporate Giants Failing Grades in Handling of Antisemitism
Aaron Bandler
August 11, 2021
The report gives “F” grades to Google, Unilever and Cigna.
Unilever Responds to Englewood Cliffs Mayor, Who Calls Response “Corporate Drivel”
Aaron Bandler
August 11, 2021
Unilever CEO Alan Jope responded to the mayor of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, where Unilever’s American headquarters are based, by reiterating his statement that Unilever is opposed to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
The Branch Doesn’t Fall Too Far from the Tree
Omar Yerushalmi, ZAVIT* Science and the Environment News Agency
August 11, 2021
Just as buildings require maintenance, so do municipal planted trees. Researchers warn of an overlooked life-threatening phenomenon: falling branches in the summertime.
Table for Five: Shoftim
Salvador Litvak
August 11, 2021
The repetition of “Justice” is the clue to a deep and crucial nugget of wisdom.
We Won’t Return to Lockdown—for Better or Worse
Seth Jacobson
August 11, 2021
While rising numbers may be anxiety-inducing, the truth is that we are not in the same place we were at this time last year.
Looking Back to Look Forward for Rosh Hashanah
Nina Meehan
August 11, 2021
One of the things I have always loved about the High Holidays is that it gives us an opportunity to reflect backward and set intentions for moving forward. And this year, this ritual is going to be more important than ever.
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