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Celebrating the (Sometimes Racist, Sexist and Homophobic) Torah

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Rabbi Shira and Hanna close out Season 3 with by celebrating Shavuot*, which commemorates the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. But how do you celebrate a sacred text that's often problematic? *This year Shavuot at sundown on Tuesday June 11, 2024, and concludes at nightfall on Thursday, June 13.Story of DinahTorah Portion NassoSupport Chutzpod!Submit a questionContact Chutzpod!Follow Shira on InstagramFollow Hanna on InstagramFollow Shira on TwitterFollow Hanna on Twitter

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