How to Help a Friend Through a Bad Breakup

It’s not easy to see a close friend go through a rocky end to a relationship. Here’s what to say—and not say—during this tough time.

Should Democracy Cause This Much Stress?

The election cycle in America is confusing in the best of years. Factor in pandemic restrictions, the historic nature of ...

Yevamot 112

"I am withdrawn from the Jews."

The 5 Best Jewish Food Trends of 2016

This year has been awesome for Jewish food – amazing Jewish cookbooks came out, Israeli food was consistently celebrated in ...

What Should Be Done?

Should Israel try to negotiate a “shelf agreementâ€? — a final-status deal that would then be put on the shelf ...

Wissotzky Tea Company

The history of the Israeli tea giant.

The Gemach

A Jewish institution that takes the shame out of sharing.

Jewish Philanthropy

What are the tough questions Jewish philanthropists must ask themselves? And what should the Jewish community ask of them?

Judaism and Pets: Questions and Answers

What Jewish tradition says about cats, dogs and other companion animals.