This 16th-century text by Joseph Caro is the ultimate code of Jewish law.

Palestinian attacks on civilians have been a feature of life in Israel since even before the country’s establishment.

A particularly prolific, influential group of American-Jewish writers and editors.

An insider's view of the 2006 CJLS gay vote.

Feminists renew and create ritual focused on physical transformations.

Your questions about the Jewish day of mourning answered.

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Though often widely practiced, customs are not considered mandatory by traditional Jews.

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Within Israel and in the greater Jewish world there are differing views as to whether there is a religious nature to Israel's Independence Day.