Same-Sex Marriage
Liberal branches of Judaism have spent the last 15 years struggling to balance contemporary morality & Jewish tradition in deciding whether to perform same-sex unions. Read more
Parashat B'ha'alotkha
In this week's parashah we read about the cloud that guided the Israelites through the desert, dictating where the people made camp. B'ha'alotkha also contains the story of Miriam's case of leprosy. Read more
Vows and Oaths
If you make a vow to do something, you better follow through! Jewish law takes these promises very seriously. Read more
Chuppah
A chuppah is a wedding canopy used in Jewish weddings. The bride, groom, and whoever is officiating (and sometimes both sets of parents) stand under the chuppah during the wedding ceremony. Read more
Baba Ganoush
In Israel, there's a baba ganoush recipe for every taste. Home cooks and restaurants alike relish the opportunity to tweak this classic. Try our trio of recipes today. Read more
When I was researching my last novel, my friend Michael Rohatyn found a book at the Strand he thought I might like: The Jews of Poland: Recollections ...
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Doesn't it seem like Memorial Day has arrived a bit early this year!? We are barely past Shavuot and now a wonderful three day weekend looms before us...
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A few weeks ago, an acquaintance of mine gleefully forwarded a link to a study that asserted that atheists and agnostics are more motivated by empathy...
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Weekly Torah Portion
Parashat B'ha'alotkha
Annual Cycle: Numbers 8:1 - 12:16
Triennial Cycle: Numbers 10:35 - 12:16
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Candle Lighting Times
Sweet and Sour Cabbage
This traditional Eastern Europe fare is inexpensive to make and filling.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
How much do you know about Bar/Bat Mitzvahs?
