How Jewish Immigrants Reshaped America with Professor Rebecca Kobrin
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Judaism and LGBTQ Issues: An Overview
Attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent decades, with sharp differences between the Orthodox and liberal movements.
LGBTQ Interpretations of Jewish Texts
Ancient and modern readings of the Bible and Talmud suggest that several personalities may have defied gender and sexuality norms.
The Nigun
A mystical musical prayer introduced by Hasidic Judaism.
7 Summery Jewish Recipes to Make This June
From golden grilled chicken to a delightfully easy cheesecake.
How Summer Camp Became A Jewish Thing
A history of this iconic institution in American Jewish life.
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Summary
In this Torah portion, the Israelites receive instructions regarding Passover. They journey forth from Sinai and complain to God on several occasions, provoking God’s anger. Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses.
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Parashat Beha’alotcha: The Grand March Toward the Good
This Torah portion illustrates what happens when we put our individual needs first.
The Bible and Film: Exodus, Creation and American Culture
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Daf Yomi
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a year of zohar
A series of seasonal essays exploring Judaism’s most important mystical text.
What Makes Moses Different?
Reflections from the Zohar on Parashat Beha’alotcha.
A Good Eye
Reflections from the Zohar on the Priestly Blessing.
Deafening Stillness
Biblical revelation is overwhelmingly loud, yet the Zohar ultimately reframes revelation as silence.
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Jewish Vacations: The Catskills
A mid-20th-century haven for Jews trying to get away from it all.
Summery Syrian Tabbouleh Recipe
Bazargan is the fresh summer salad you’ve been looking for.
How Summer Camp Became A Jewish Thing
A history of this iconic institution in American Jewish life.
Ask the Expert: Why Aramaic Marriage Contracts?
It’s precisely the opposite reason for why they were written in Aramaic in ancient times.
Neveila and Treifa: A Quick Guide
Two terms that refer to animals from a kosher species that are nonetheless forbidden.
Recharge Now
Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat.
Sometimes, God Is Also Lonely
In this Hasidic teaching, humans are incomplete without the divine — and vice versa.
What Jonathan and David Can Teach Us About Male Friendship
Meet the Biblical hero who eschewed social comparison.
The Milk of Revelation
Practical, talmudic and mystical reasons to eat cheesecake on Shavuot. (Plus it’s delicious.)