Evergreen
American Jewish Humor in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s
Jerry Lewis, Woody Allen, Lenny Bruce and More
The Centrality of Kavod HaMet (Honoring the Dead)
Jewish mourning practices center more on the deceased than on concern for the living.
The Phases of Jewish Bereavement
Jewish mourning customs reflect the natural course of grief and recovery following the death of a loved one.
The Parents’ Role in a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service
Traditionally, the father recited one blessing during the service, but today, parents are often much more involved.
History of Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
The initial impetus for adult bar/bat mitzvah came from men who, having missed the ceremony as adolescents, felt somehow incomplete as Jews.
Leviticus 18:1-30: Sexual Conduct
The Torah reading for Yom Kippur afternoon