History of American Jewish Humor: The 1980s

Cheers, Family Ties and two characters named Harry and Sally.

Sarah Aaronsohn

How she represents a new interpretation of the role of women in the resettlement and regeneration in Palestine.

Judaism After Communism

Jewish life flourishes both in and outside the former Soviet Union.

What Is A Cantor (Hazzan or Chazan)?

What these singing clergy members do and how they are trained.

Woody Allen’s Jewish Soul

Like Woody Allen, I can remember a childhood when being Jewish caused me a certain deep unease, partly because of ...

Judaism and Mental Illness

While Jews were instrumental in establishing the field of psychology, the Jewish community is not always comfortable dealing with those who suffer from psychiatric conditions.

The Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot) for a Jewish Wedding

These blessings are recited under the huppah and at celebratory meals for a week afterward.

Sarah Aaronsohn

How she represents a new interpretation of the role of women in the resettlement and regeneration in Palestine.