The Making of a Torah Scroll

Written by hand, a sefer Torah is produced according to strict specifications.

The Sephardic Diaspora After 1492

Or, the story of how the so-called marranos returned to Judaism.

Do First, Understand Later

The Jews accepted the Torah with the statement "naaseh v'nishma" -- we will do and we will hear.

What Is the Haftarah, and Why Do We Read It?

Each Torah portion is paired with a passage from the Prophets.

5 Jewish Bakeries in Miami That You Need to Know About

Baking up double-chocolate babkas, guava challah and yes, great bagels.

10 Passover Customs from Around the World

Many Jewish communities have developed unique Passover traditions that make the holiday more lively and relevant.

What We Missed, 2009 Edition

Almost every day I come across some article or blog post that’s worth sharing with the Mixed Multitudes. I usually ...

The Pros and Cons of a Day School Education

One parent shares her family's thoughts about the possibility of her daughter attending a Jewish day school.

Raising a Jewish-Chinese Daughter in North America

As Jews adopt children in increasing numbers, many of these children come from abroad.

His Bar Mitzvah; My Religious Crisis

How do you send your child to Hebrew school when you hated it?