Reflections on Ruth
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The Book of Ruth provides a model for relationships–from family to strangers–kindness and compassion are at the forefront of the interpersonal connections. Below find images related to Ruth from JTS Special Collections.
“Ruth and Naomi” Levasseur, J., engraver. Scheffer, Ary, 1795-1858 From the Print Collection of the JTS Library 
“Ruth and Boaz” From the Print Collection of the JTS Library
Text
Ruth’s Torah Matters Now (Amy Kalmanofsky): The centrality of human relationships in Torah
Lessons from the Book of Ruth (Ismar Schorsch): “To be holy means to do with less for ourselves so that those in need might have a bit more.”
Video
Entering our Mother’s House: The Book of Ruth as a Model for Welcoming the Other
with Amy Kalmanofsky
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