Anna Sokolow: Dancer and Choreographer

An American Jewish artist with an international legacy.

Soloveitchik on Aninut

During aninut, the phase between death and burial, the despairing mourner is freed of ritual obligations.

Tisha B’Av Rituals and Practices

Mourning the destruction of both temples, as well as a number of other Jewish tragedies.

“Wocka Wocka!”

I’m excited about the new Muppet Movie, and who wouldn’t be given great lines like the following from the trailer:Kermit, ...

A Kosher Jew, BBQ and Community

For more on Southern Jewish life, check out MyJewishLearning’s Southern & Jewish blog.What makes Southern Jews, Southern Jews? According to ...

About Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Age and its significance, terminology, parents' blessing, parent-child dynamics, and motivations for adult bar/bat mitzvah.

The Western Wall Today

The sole remnant of the ancient Temple plays a role in observing festivals in modern times.

What About the Women?

This question has hounded me since childhood – both in the secular world where I grew up and in the ...

A Southern Jewish Country Singer Thanks Soldiers Through Song

Why praying with our troops is so moving for this musician