Bedtime Shema

Asking God for peace and protection in this evening prayer.

Finding God Through the Body

All of Jewish practice is a response to the fact that we are spiritual beings housed for a limited time in physical bodies.

Discovering The Relationship Between Curses And Blessings

By viewing the troubles and joys of our lives as part of a continuum we can uncover blessings even in the most challenging curses.

Our Prophets, Ourselves: Jonah, Judgment and the Act of Repentance

In many ways, the message of the Book of Jonah seems antithetical to that of Yom Kippur.

My Jewish Transgender Journey

We know that this post is much longer than our usual posts. We do hope you’ll stick with it to ...

Feminism and Jewish Prayer

A variety of views on changing masculine bias in Jewish liturgy.

How Jewish Delis Across the United States Are Weathering the Pandemic

Dispatches from deli owners about their current struggles — and creative solutions.

Conspiracy Theories and the Jews

From medieval blood libels to the attacks of September 11, Jews have been a favorite subject for conspiracists.

Common Misconceptions

Christians are not idolators--nor are they inherently anti-Semitic.

Rabbinic, Medieval, and Early Modern History of Healing

The evolution of attitudes towards physicians, beliefs connecting illness and sin, prayers for healing, and the use of folk healing traditions.