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Why Jews Hang a Mezuzah on the Doorpost
A mezuzah declares: The people who dwell here live Jewish lives.
Is God Listening?
Prayer remains vital to our religious experience, even if God doesn't swoop down to remove tumors.
Does Judaism Believe in the Right to Die?
All denominations of Judaism prohibit assisted suicide and euthanasia, but there is some room for nuance.
Jewish Immigrants in the Garment Industry
New York was a hub of clothing production, with sweatshops the first American workplace for many newly arrived Jews.
Ellis Island
A brief history of the place where so many Jewish immigrants entered the U.S.
Jewish Vacations: The Catskills
A mid-20th-century haven for Jews trying to get away from it all.