My First Aliyah L’Torah

Partnership minyans are a relatively new phenomenon in our part of northwest London, so when one started around the corner ...

This Chef Proves Even the Grossest Jewish Foods Can Be Delicious

Your grandmother's food gets a sexy makeover.

Can Halloween Be Made Jewish?

Transforming the October holiday into a Jewish celebration.

Our Very Best Friends the Torahs

It was my first Shabbat at a new camp – Camp Interlaken JCC – and I was still feeling out ...

The Circumcision Debate

Last month, I went to the bris of a colleague’s newborn son, and I was reminded how difficult these lifecycle ...

Beitzah 29

I'll take that cut.

My Black Brother Deserves What I Have

When I was eight years old, our family began looking into adopting a child. I was nervous and excited about ...

Gittin 45

The price of redemption.

Bais Ya’akov Schools

This movement of Orthodox Jewish day schools provides a chance for girls to get an education.