Study
Creating the Canon
The process and the product of the canonization of the Bible became the basis for a varied tradition of interpretation.
Judaism and Fertility Technology
Jewish authorities do not object to fertility technology, but have concerns with some of the specific methods.
Orthodox Judaism
An introduction to the roots and wings of Judaism's most traditional branch.
Yahrzeit: Remembering on the Anniversary of a Death
Lighting candles and saying Kaddish each year in memory of a loved one.
How to Make a Shiva Call
Because a shiva call requires total sensitivity to the needs of the mourner, the tradition mandates appropriate behaviors for the visitor.
The Origins of American Jewish Feminism
Contemporary Jewish feminism has made its impact on all of the major denominations of Jewish life.
Tallit (The Prayer Shawl)
The corner fringes on this ritual garment remind the wearer of all the commandments in the Torah.
What Does It Mean to Be a Rabbi?
The traditional rabbinate harks back to ancient practice, but is an evolving institution.
Women Rabbis: A History of the Struggle for Ordination
While the Reform movement was theoretically in favor of women's ordination as far back as 1922, it was not until 50 years later that the first women was ordained as a rabbi in North America.
