A Marriage Made In Heaven?

Isaac and Rebecca serve as a paradigm for Jewish marriage, and yet, their relationship is more complex than it may appear.

Going to the Mikveh: The Day After

As both symbol and expression of the profound change required of a convert to Judaism, the mikveh (mikvah) is often a deeply emotional experience.

Basbousa Cake with Halvah Cream and Semolina Crumble

A sweet Rosh Hashanah tradition with a pretty interesting history.

Complete Text of Yigdal

The famous thirteen articles of Jewish faith, sung in many congregations at the close of Shabbat services, in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation.

How to Navigate High Holiday Morning Services

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services feature many additions that can make the services difficult to follow. Here’s a guide.

Queer Jewish Dating

What does it mean to be Jewish and queer? What about dating queer and Jewish? Does it make a difference? ...

Jewish Men Behaving Badly

“Wear red lipstick when you meet with him,” warned a grad student. I only vaguely understood what she meant. The ...

The Brit Milah (Bris): What You Need to Know

Questions and answers about the circumcision ceremony for Jewish baby boys.

Schooling Seculars in Honey and Halakhah

Believe it or not, Israelis need Jewish education.

When Miracles Are Not Enough

The transformation into a sacred people occurs not through miracles but rather through steady education, discipline and communal reinforcement.