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Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom and divine guidance of Leviticus, the third book of the Torah. This unabridged edition, meticulously translated by the Jewish Publication Society of America, unveils the intricate laws, rituals, and ethical teachings that shape Jewish life.
From the sacred offerings and priestly duties to the intricate dietary regulations and moral imperatives, Leviticus offers a comprehensive guide to living a life in harmony...
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The Tanakh is an entirely original translation of the Holy Scriptures into contemporary English, based on the Masoretic--the traditional Hebrew--text. It is the culmination of three decades of collaboration by academic scholars and rabbis representing the three largest branches of organized Judaism in America. Not since the third century B.C.E., when seventy-two elders of the tribes of Israel created the Greek translation of Scriptures known as the...
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The Jewish Study Bible combines the entire Hebrew Bible in the celebrated Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation with explanatory notes, introductory materials, and essays by leading biblical scholars on virtually every aspect of the text, the world in which it was written, its interpretation, and its role in Jewish life. The quality of scholarship, easy-to-navigate format, and vibrant supplementary features bring the ancient text to life"
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The ancient Israelites believed things that the writers of the Bible wanted them to forget: myths and legends from a pre-biblical world that the new monotheist order needed to bury, hide, or reinterpret. Ancient Israel was rich in such literary traditions before the Bible reached the final form that we have today. These traditions were not lost but continued, passed down through the ages. Many managed to reach us in post-biblical sources: rabbinic...
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Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking theorigins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. / / The Hanukkah Anthology delves into the stories and messages of Hanukkah as they have unfolded in Jewish literature over...