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Zachor: Why Jewish Memory Matters

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

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.

The Pathos of Exodus: What Hollywood Blockbusters Have To Do With Ferguson and Giving Tuesday

My boys are getting psyched for the upcoming release of the blockbuster Exodus: Gods And Kings . Exodus promises to ...

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 ...

Rituals of Return

My return to sacred space.

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 ...

Mediterranean Food

The Jews of Turkey and Greece ate foods inspired by Ottoman cuisine.

Aaron, the High Priest

Moses's brother helped lead the Israelites to freedom.

What Is Secular Humanistic Judaism?

This "fifth denomination," founded in the 1960s by a Reform-ordained rabbi, describes itself as humanistic rather than atheistic.

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