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Is the Jewish people disappearing?

Jewish lifecycle ceremonies celebrate change, and sanctify the ordinary.

Overview of various themes in Jewish lifecycle.

LGBT issues in Judaism

Does a fetus have the same legal status as a person?

History and Development of Tzedakah. Jewish Tzedakah. Charitable Giving.

Although often translated as “charity,” tzedakah is not equivalent to charity. Rather, its root means “justice.”

About Jewish Lifecycle. Jewish Ceremonies and Rituals.

The complete text (in English) for this Yom Kippur reading.

What to look for.

A contemporary Conservative rabbi reviews the Jewish legal literature for guidance on how much to ask about a person who solicits us for tzedakah--or whether to give to all who request our help.

How can we unify the sacred with the profane?