Jewish Adoption in America

Ancient laws and modernity are brought together with the embrace of adoption in the Jewish community.

Jewish Genes and Anti-Semitism

Some worry that the discovery of "Jewish" genetic diseases will negatively affect the image and treatment of Jews.

Why Go on a Retreat, Anyway?

When I was studying for the rabbinate at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College back in the ’90s, I decided to take ...

The Secret Sephardic History of the Pumpkin

Beyond pumpkin spice lattes, Jews have always embraced the pumpkin.

Parashat Vayechi: Uncovering Joseph’s Bones

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

The Kabbalistic Secret of Kissing

What the Zohar teaches about love-making and the coming of the messiah.

7 LGBTQ+ Jews of Color You Should Know

These talented people represent an array of Jewish experience and racial/ethnic identity.

Intermarriage on Television

Intermarried Jews became very common on television in the 1990s.

The Human Body Code

The imagery of the Bible hints at the luminous potentiality of our bodies to experience God.

Women’s History Month: The Wage Gap & The Pandemic

Happy Women’s History Month everyone! Quick reminder that this month is for all women, regardless of gender presentation, sexual orientation, ...