Zelophehad's Daughters
In this week's parashah we read the story of Zelophehad's five daughters who took their case to Moses, who brought it up with God. Read more
Covenant and Chosenness
What does it mean when we say Jews are the chosen people? According to some interpreters, the Jews chose to be chosen. Read more
17th of Tammuz
The 17th of Tammuz is a minor fast day. Like Tisha B'Av, which comes 3 weeks later, the 17th of Tammuz is said to commemorate not to just one calamitous event in Jewish history, but several tragedies of the Jewish people. Read more
The Bagel
The crusty ring‑shaped bagel was the everyday bread of the Jews in Eastern Europe. But you probabaly know it as the most famous Jewish food in America. So how did it get so popular? Read more
Conscientious Objection
While Jewish law highly discourages warfare, it doesn't allow for an individual to opt out of a mandatory draft because he or she opposes the war. Read more
Weekly Torah Portion
Parashat Pinhas
Annual Cycle: Numbers 25:10 - 30:1
Triennial Cycle: Numbers 25:10 - 26:51
Dispossession of Women's Land » The Pinhas Problem »
Candle Lighting Times
Herring and Onions
A stinky fish with a fervent following.
Sephardic Practices Quiz
How much do you know about Sephardic Jewry?
