The Book of Jonah

The characters in my novel,  The People of Forever Are Not Afraid , are Israeli. Because of that, my writing ...

Jewish Pseudepigraphy

To earn respect, a genre of Jewish texts assigns authorship to biblical figures and sages of previous eras.

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosh Hashanah

Impress your friends and family with these little-known facts about the Jewish New Year.

Your Guide to the Best Online Sukkot Classes and Events

Learn about and experience Sukkot with these unique classes and workshops from Jewish organizations and synagogues around the world.

Schmaltz is Having a Moment Right Now

The forgotten fat is finding a new home in restaurants.

The Secret Jewish History of Cassoulet

A new book explores the history and connection between cholent and the classic French bean and pork dish.

Why You Should Stop Skipping Korbanot

This often ignored section of the morning prayers aims to remind us that there is holy work to be done -- and we are the only ones who can do it.

Zachor: Why Jewish Memory Matters

The Jewish past is not merely remembered, but continuously re-enacted.

You’re Not Jewish. Deal With It.

When I lived in Ireland and I would tell people I was Jewish they invariably got all excited and were ...

OM(er)G: What’s With the Beards?

There’s been some pretty intense facial hair around the ISJL office lately. If you stopped by in May, you might ...