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Jewish Immigrant Literature

Yiddish-speaking Jews put faith in the language of their new country and left an indelible mark on American letters.

The Jewish Denominations

A quick look at Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist Judaism — and at other Jewish streams.

Religion and Education in Israel

Diversity and tension within both sectors.

The American Jewish Family Today

How the structure of the Jewish family has adjusted in the contemporary era.

Judaism on Greed

The notion that humans are merely stewards of wealth, not its owner, can play into the hands of the greedy.

Tzedakah vs. Gemilut Chasadim: Is It Better To Give Money or Time?

What is the difference between charity and benevolence?

Judaism and Sexuality

Jewish tradition looks favorably on sex and sexuality, given certain conditions.

Maimonides’ Ladder of Tzedakah

The best forms of charity make the recipient self-sufficient.

Mitzvot: Walking in Holiness

Mitzvot separate us from the profane and surround us with holiness.

Why Rosh Chodesh is Linked to Women

Women's association with the new moon dates far back in history.

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