Judaism, Hospice and Palliative Care: Questions and Answers

What you need to know about Jewish approaches to end-of-life care.

The Next Generation of Trans Rabbis: A Conversation

Two trans rabbinical students sit down for a conversation about Jewish and trans identity.

Solving the agunah problem means finding the right address

In the wake of the current discussion of the Gital Dodelson case (about which I know nothing more than what ...

Rachel Shukert, Zionist Secret Agent

On Monday, Rachel Shukert blogged about Mad Men, Lenny Bruce style. Below is her satirical short fiction response to some ...

Beauty in the Bible

Is beauty an inherent Jewish value?

We Experiment on A.J. Jacobs

A.J. Jacobs is a bit of a gonzo journalist and a little bit of an undercover secret agent — but, ...

Interview: Matisyahu Brings the “Light”

Here’s the moment I knew Matisyahu had stopped being a Jewish phenomenon and entered the realm of pop culture. My ...

The Paradox of People-to-People Peace-Building

People-to-people peace-building works.It’s been researched and documented, in Northern Ireland, Rwanda, and many other places. Without people-to-people peace-building on a ...

Parashat Tetzaveh: Finding the Good Side

Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as  parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...