It’s Passover time again. Which means it’s time, if you’re Jewish and observe the traditions, for that archaic, baffling, weirdly compelling ceremony called the Seder. For those who don’t know the terminology: the Seder is the ritual meal for Passover eve, performed the first evening of Passover … [Read more...]
Talmud and Taekwondo
On most Saturday afternoons, I get together with a group of friends to study Talmud—the ancient, massive, intricate text that explores the nuances and implications of what orthodox Jews regard as divine law. Sunday mornings I go to church. The combination isn’t as eccentric as it seems. I’m a … [Read more...]
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