Brandeis University and the Jews

Brandeis rose quickly to academic excellence, but the nature of its Jewish character remains ambiguous.

Zionism in Ukraine

How and why Ukraine was arguably the most important cradle for early Zionists.

Non-Traditional Jewish Identities

A look at the many different ways Jews define their Judaism today.

Tobi Kahn

Seeing & ceremony.

One Solution: A Pluralistic Outreach-Inreach Program

The author proposes that only an active program that combines inreach to "faithless" Jews and outreach to unchurched spiritual seekers can revitalize the Jewish community.

7 Ways to Write a D’var Torah

Thinking of your Torah portion commentary as an example of a standard form can help you plan what to say.

Jewish Film, 1990-Present

A survey of recent American and International Jewish cinema.

Jewish Dance in America

Modern and postmodern concepts of individualism and female expression have challenged traditional Judaism--while creating new dance traditions.