Ask the Ethicist: Is Cultural Appropriation OK?
Can I participate in a Jewish wedding that borrows from Hindu and Native American traditions?
Henna at Jewish Weddings
A vibrant Sephardi tradition.
Raphael Lemkin: Father of the Genocide Convention
The Polish-Jewish lawyer coined the term “genocide” and helped make it a crime.
How to Find Jewish Resources Near You
Directories for locating synagogues and other Jewish institutions in your area.
The Meaning Behind Different Jewish Hats
Kippah, Streimel, Fez and more — a guide to Jewish headgear.
Next Torah Portion
Summary
In this Torah portion, Moses tells the Israelites that if they worship idols, they will be punished. Moses explains the laws of kosher food, and he details the three pilgrimage festivals: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
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Telling and Retelling
Why does Moses repeat the history of Israelite people on the eve of crossing into the promised land?
Kaddish Minyan With Rabbi Rachel Isaacs (Mondays)
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Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
History and Memory
How do we acknowledge our trauma while forging a Jewish identity that transcends mere survival?
Of Grief and Love
It is said that we grieve because we love, but the inverse may be more true: We love because we grieve.
The Elijah I Want
The prophetic voice I seek is not one of bombast and surety, but of quiet insight and peace.
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