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  "path": "/2026/03/18/sacrifice-in-judaism-not-transactional-its-transformational/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-19T04:13:50.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Jewish Religion",
    "Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi",
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  "textContent": "Whenever I read the Book of Leviticus, I find myself asking: What is the purpose of sacrifices—especially for people living in the 21st century? Leviticus may not have the excitement of Genesis or Exodus, but I do believe there is much we can learn from its lessons and laws. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]",
  "title": "‘Sacrifice’ in Judaism not transactional;  it’s transformational"
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