Why Hebrew is of Central Importance in Judaism

Hebrew is the sacred language of Jewish scripture and prayer and also the language of the modern Jewish state.

The Best Jewish Restaurants in Budapest

From quick kosher burgers to traditional Hungarian dishes.

Jews with Guns

It’s been a banner year for Jews with guns. From Gaza to the Golden Globes, it’s suddenly de rigeur to ...

Jewish Grandparenting

Creating a lasting and meaningful Jewish relationship with your grandchildren.

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg

When the Rosenbergs were charged with spying, American Jews feared an anti-Semitic backlash.

Medieval Jewish Women Were Leaders in Religion and Business

New information about the economic and religious lives of medieval Jewish women.

The Cursed House

The image of a house afflicted with a plague encourages us to examine what real and metaphorical plagues afflict our own homes and societies.

Wisdom From The Margins

Jethro's position at the outside of the Jewish people allowed him to understand how to make the Torah work for a multiplicity of people.

What Is Mussar?

A history and overview of this virtues-based approach to Jewish ethics and character development.

God and Jewish Humor

A tradition of poking fun at the Master of the Universe.