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The Noahide Laws
Seven commandments which, according to Jewish tradition, are incumbent upon all of humankind.
Parenting Lessons from Jewish Sources
Rabbinic readings of biblical stories suggest some pitfalls to be avoided in raising children.
A Ceremony for Jews Facing Infertility
The Seder Kabbalat Akharoot is a new ritual for accepting the loss of the dream for a biological child.
Writing & Delivering the Get
Writing and delivering the get (bill of divorce) is a complicated process requiring experts in Jewish divorce law.
Samson Raphael Hirsch: The Father of Neo-Orthodoxy
The 19th-century rabbi who shaped a modern Orthodox community in bridging traditional practice and Enlightenment thinking.
Shiva, the First Seven Days of Mourning
Shiva is observed in the home as an intensive mourning period for close relatives.
Euthanasia: A Jewish View
Traditional rabbinic authorities forbid instigating the death of a terminally ill patient.
In Vitro Fertilization: Jewish Considerations
Most Jewish authorities permit test tube conception, but worry about what to do with the unneeded genetic material.
Converting Infants and Children
In traditional communities, a child must be formally converted if adopted or born to a non-Jewish mother.
History of Bat Mitzvah
The bat mitzvah ceremony is of relatively recent vintage, with the first American observance in 1922.