In order to help him feel more comfortable at bar/bat mitzvah parties, Myq Kaplan's mom signed him up for dance classes.
A central figure in the development of Jewish mysticism, Luria died at 38 and left behind no significant writings.
An overview of the restrictions Jews traditionally observe during the 49 day period between Passover and Shavuot.
The organized effort to draw less observant Jews closer to Judaism is often traced to postwar America.