Debbie Friedman: Singing Unto God

A self-taught musical phenomenon, she had a huge impact on liberal Jewish worship.

How to Choose a Siddur, or Jewish Prayer Book

It helps to know what lies behind the muted bindings and the denominational labels of today's wide array of possibilities.

Limmud-Gate and Learning to Debate With Love

The following d’var torah was given by Lindsay Simmonds at the first UK partnership minyan in November. To find out ...

1950s Jewish Humor

The 1950s: Reiner & Brooks, Sid Caesar, MAD, and Lenny Bruce

Five Things That Make Us Go Ummm

In the course of our work to create and nurture welcoming, inclusive, Jewish communities, we have the privilege of working ...

Do Jews Believe in Miracles?

From the Bible to the Talmud to the Hasidic masters, miracles are found everywhere in Jewish tradition — but there is no single way to understand them.

Significant Numbers in Judaism

A look at some numbers — from seven to 18 to 613 — that have Jewish significance.

My Father’s Paradise–Interview With Ariel Sabar

I have an admitted bias towards anything related to Aramaic. My dad studies modern Aramaic, and one of my best ...

What Is Chabad?

This once small Hasidic group has grown to unparalleled global influence.

We Experiment on A.J. Jacobs

A.J. Jacobs is a bit of a gonzo journalist and a little bit of an undercover secret agent — but, ...