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How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year – a Jewish studies scholar explains

How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year – a Jewish studies scholar explains

The shofar is used on many different occasions in the Bible. But today, for many Jews, it is most associated with the High Holidays: Rosh Hashana and...

19.09.2025 4

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Sarah Pessin

Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground – to beat polarization, try changing your expectations

The key to civic coexistence might be learning to look out for neighbors even if we can’t stand them. No friendly feelings required.

25.08.2025 8

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Sarah Pessin