Speaking Out When One of Our Own Causes Harm
Judaism does not have a modern mechanism for excommunication. Yet ḥerem—the practice of excluding someone from communal standing—comes closest to
February 5, 2026
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Judaism does not have a modern mechanism for excommunication. Yet ḥerem—the practice of excluding someone from communal standing—comes closest to
This week’s Torah portion, Vayera, opens with a promise that seems impossible. Three visitors arrive at Abraham’s tent and declare
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