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Judaism and Pornography
Consumption of adult materials may run afoul of several principles in Jewish law.
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Uncategorized
The Next Generation of Trans Rabbis: A Conversation
Two trans rabbinical students sit down for a conversation about Jewish and trans identity.
Potential Solutions to the Agunah Problem
Orthodox and Conservative rabbis have worked to create solutions within the Jewish framework, including prenuptial agreements and retroactive annulment.
An Interview with Luzer Twersky: From Ultra-Orthodox to “Transparent” Star
Luzer Twersky is an actor who plays Mendel in Season Two of Amazon’s hit television show “Transparent.” He grew up ...
Matrimony: An Excerpt
Yesterday I posted an interview I did with Joshua Henkin, author of the new novel Matrimony. Now here’s an excerpt ...
Do Jews Believe in Miracles?
From the Bible to the Talmud to the Hasidic masters, miracles are found everywhere in Jewish tradition — but there is no single way to understand them.
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 ...
Mourn, Mourning Rituals, Sitting Shiva
Finding Support at Each Stage of Grief
What Jewish mourners can expect at each stage of the bereavement process.
Israel, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
The Wye River Memorandum
Signed by Israeli Prime Minister Natanyahu and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat in 1998.
What Is Chabad?
This once small Hasidic group has grown to unparalleled global influence.