1939-1945: World War II

How the Nazis incorporated genocide into their conquest of Europe.

Making Lemonade Out of Lemons During Quarantine

Let me start by stating the obvious: this sucks. Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be devastated ...

Southern Challah-spitality

Braided bread brings together the best of southern and Jewish culture

Kitniyot: Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Appreciation?

Jews discuss the merits of globalizing Jewish Passover traditions and awareness

Prayer in Medieval Jewish Mysticism

The masters of Kabbalah ascribed radically new meaning and importance to traditional practices of prayer.

Thoughts on Prayers

In the face of tragedy, is there a place for thoughts and prayers?

Parashat Behar Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

A True Sports Hero — And A Mentsch

It’s getting hard to find role models in sports these days.  Especially in the National Football League, where stars such ...

What is Hanukah?

“What is Hanukah?”  the Talmud asks and typically each year at this time we are reminded by a variety of ...

Should Jewish children trick or treat?

Each year the discussion surrounding Halloween festivities surfaces in conversations with Jewish educators around the country. Seemingly, regardless of socio-economic ...