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Misgivings and Misconceptions

Though most rabbinic authorities allow organ transplants, the Jewish community has a poor track record when it comes to donations.

The “Abortion Pill”

What is the Jewish position on RU-486 ?

What Do Lifecycle Celebrations Do?

Jewish lifecycle ceremonies celebrate change, and sanctify the ordinary.

Traditionalism Confronts Lifecycle Innovation

Traditionalist Jews have many objections to new, or renewed, lifecycle ceremonies.

Themes in Jewish Lifecycle Events

Overview of various themes in Jewish lifecycle.

The Fetus in Jewish Law

Does a fetus have the same legal status as a person?

About Jewish Lifecycle

About Jewish Lifecycle. Jewish Ceremonies and Rituals.

German-Jewish Cuisine

The roots of Ashkenazic cuisine lie in medieval Germany.

Couscous: A North African Staple

For the Jews of North Africa couscous is as homey as apple pie.

Masgouf: Iraqi Fish

The famous fish dish eaten along the Tigris.

Why Do We Have Lifecycle Rituals?

Overview of why Jewish ritual and what it does.