Interfaith

Jewish Republicans

Hints of change in Jewish voting trends.

Jewish Democrats

For nearly a century, one party has captured the vast majority of Jewish votes.

Passover and Easter

Both celebrate spring and hope, though there are major differences between them also.

Common Misconceptions

Christians are not idolators--nor are they inherently anti-Semitic.

Christianity’s Historical Context

Understanding the world in which Christianity developed helps understand Christian beliefs.

Jewish Attitudes Toward Eastern Religions

Most traditional authorities dismissed Hinduism as idolatry, but in recent years, some Jews have become more tolerant of certain Eastern religions and practices.

The Way of the Gentiles

The prohibition against non-Jewish practices, might relate to the practices of ancient Egypt, Canaan or the social and philosophical ways of non-Jews today.

The Non-Jew in Jewish Law

Rabbinic authorities have used different arguments to redress inequities in the way halakhah treats non-Jews.

Jewish Attitudes Toward Proselytes

At times, Jews have embraced large numbers of converts, but hostile relations with Gentile neighbors often led to suspicion of proselytes as well. 

Israel and Anti-Gentile Traditions

Israel Shahak's theory that anti-Gentile traditions have influenced Israeli policy is well known in both Arab and anti-Semitic circles, but Jews have yet to properly confront it.

Overview: Attitudes Toward Non-Jews

What have Jews thought about non-Jews at various points in history?