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Episode 38·Jan 7, 2025
“A Man for All Seasons” and the Sanctity of the Oath
A celebrated play reveals why Judaism values oaths and speech, highlighting their profound significance in faith and daily life.
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Abraham Lincoln and the Jewish Beard
A little girl’s letter to Abraham Lincoln, requesting that he grow a beard, helps explain why Jews celebrate beards.
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