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Karaites Revisited
Back in November, I blogged about the Karaite representation at the United Jewish Communities General Assembly.I wrote:But perhaps most fascinating ...
David Grossman Mourns, Writes
Yesterday’s New York Times Magazine contained a heartbreaking essay by Israeli novelist David Grossman about writing after his son Uri ...
Anthropological Studies of Judaism
Changes in anthropology--and in Jewish studies--have brought about a new field of inquiry in academia.
Major Themes in Anthropologies of Judaism
Anthropological studies of Judaism come to grips with some of the big themes in Jewish culture: the centrality of texts, the question of performance, and historical change.
Judaism and Sociology
Jews today can look to sociology of religion in addressing some of the hard questions facing the Jewish world.
Judaism and Anthropology
Jews and Judaism have influenced--and have been influenced by--modern anthropological inquiry.
Judaism and Social Sciences
Judaism and Social Sciences. Science and Judaism. Jewish Science. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs
Elevation or Obstacle?
The mountain in this week's Torah portion can be a place of spiritual growth or an impediment.
Toward a 21st Century Alternative Zionism
Mordecai Kaplan, A.D. Gordon, and the future of Israel-Diaspora relations.
Inclusivity and Access
Reckoning with the exclusion of those with disabilities and illnesses from the Temple service.
Catch the Rhythm
The Jewish holidays can help those on the periphery gain access to the rhythm of Jewish life.