Beliefs & Practices

Orthodox Judaism and LGBTQ Issues

Efforts to make the community more compassionate have stopped short of sanctioning gay relationships.

Frequently asked questions about Jewish views on these life-saving procedures.

How much do you know about the spectrum of Jewish identity?

How much do you know about Jewish views on how to care for those in need?

Tzedakah, or righteousness, is often interpreted as charity, because Judaism views giving as the ultimate act of righteousness.

How much do you know about Jewish law and its foundational texts?

Jewish conceptions of God have varied through the ages.

How much do you know about Jewish bioethics?

A white robe that men and some women wear during High Holiday services and on other occasions.

50 of the most frequent Hebrew words that appear in the siddur.

What you should know before you're called to the Torah.

Bringing animal treatment, workers' conditions, and environmental issues to a kosher table.