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A Short History of Challah Bread, and How It Got So Sweet in America
Of the essential elements comprising Judaism, perhaps the most universally known and beloved is challah, the centerpiece of the weekly ...
Maimonides’ Eight Levels: A Contemporary Reading
Jeff Spitzer mines Maimonides' 8 levels of Tzedakah for guidance on contemporary issues in tzedakah.
The Modern Noahide Movement
Non-Jews living in observance of the Seven Noahide Laws.
Jewish Education in Early Childhood
The long-term value of early exposure to all things Jewish
Passover, Passover During Coronavirus
Celebrating Passover During Coronavirus? Try Adding these Special Items to Your Seder Plate.
Adding unique foods to the seder plate can help us mark a Passover that is different from all other Passovers.
Here’s What It’s Like to Open a Jewish Deli During a Pandemic
A brand new deli in Chicago shares what it's like to open in this difficult moment.
Rabbinic and Post-Rabbinic Divorce
Over time the rabbis increased the wife's power in a marriage, yet maintained the absolute right of the husband to grant a divorce.
The Amidah
Moving from praise to petition to thanksgiving, the Amidah inculcates a sense of connection to God.
The Conventions of Biblical Poetry
A brief introduction to the devices and characteristics of this biblical genre.