The Jewish Food Trends of 2013

This time of year, I love thinking back on the highlights of what I ate, what I made and what ...

Jewish Teens, Summer Camp and Liberation

As we approach Pesach, I have been thinking about one of the names of this holiday – z’man heiruteinu – the time ...

Judaism and the Environment: The Time Is Now

It is a tree of life to those who hold it close and all of its supporters are happy. Its ...

The Heavens & Earth Bear Witness

Nature can tell us a lot about our ethical and spiritual situation.

The History of Yiddish

Yiddish originated in Germany, but was eventually spoken by Jews all over Europe.

Mystical Shabbat

The masters of Kabbalah explained all of the elements of the Sabbath rituals as a consistent thematic drama of the reunion of the Shekhinah the Sabbath bride, with her mate--and in so doing exerted considerable influence on the shape of those rituals.

Yiddish Theater in New York

A cultural phenomenon of Jewish America in the early 20th century.

Naming a Daughter

A personal perspective on choosing a name.

Egalitarianism Confronts Kiddushin

Kiddushin and Egalitarianism. Contemporary Jewish Marriage Issues. Jewish Marital Relations. Jewish Lifecycle

Development of Brit Bat

The past three decades have seen the development of this ceremony with ancient roots and contemporary wings.