The Beit Din
A beit din is a Jewish court of law usually consisting of three adult Jewish men. These courts are still in use today for conversions, divorces, and to adjudicate a variety of issues of Jewish law. Read more
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
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
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
God Is My Shepherd
Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known chapters in the book of Psalms. In it, the poet dreams of himself as a lamb who wants to serve God. 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?
