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Electric Shavers - I am becoming more observant and am now ready to “tackle” the mitzvah of not shaving the beard with a razor. Can you give me some guidelines for how this works, and what my options are? More

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May 21, 2013 / 12 Sivan 5773

1.As a Jew in State Prison

A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
2.Family Secrets

The shocking discovery of half of my family tree, nearly a century later.
3.Three Questions for a Happy Marriage

Hillel’s famous aphorism as a guide to marriage.
4.Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes

Angelina Jolie's decision: weighing the pros and cons.
5.Stop the Complaining

How to overcome negativity.
6.Taking the Spiritual Dive

Mikvah for the thoroughly modern woman

1.The Red Line

A peaceful way to stop Iran.
2.This is Water

The choice to get out of yourself and create a life of meaning.
3.Jtube: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brain

Is the internet making us dumb?
4.Lottery Mania

$600 million: Is it the American dream or the American nightmare?
5.Jtube: An Evening with Nichols and May: The Jewish Mother

What makes Jewish mothers so special?

1.As a Jew in State Prison

A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
2.Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes

Angelina Jolie's decision: weighing the pros and cons.
3.My Interfaith Marriage

We fell in love. It didn’t matter that I was a New York Jew and she was a devout Christian who grew up on a farm.
4.The Red Line

A peaceful way to stop Iran.
5.Stop the Complaining

How to overcome negativity.
6.My Journey from Chinese to Jewish

A chance encounter with a Bible launched my 16-year road to conversion.
7.How To Get Your Prayers Answered

Do you feel like you're talking to a wall when you pray? Here's five key tools for getting your prayers answered.

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1.As a Jew in State Prison

2.Family Secrets

3.Three Questions for a Happy Marriage

4.Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes

5.Stop the Complaining

6.Taking the Spiritual Dive

1.The Red Line

2.This is Water

3.Jtube: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brain

4.Lottery Mania

5.Jtube: An Evening with Nichols and May: The Jewish Mother

1.As a Jew in State Prison

2.Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes

3.My Interfaith Marriage

4.The Red Line

5.Stop the Complaining

6.My Journey from Chinese to Jewish

7.How To Get Your Prayers Answered

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