Orthodox Women in St. Louis Write a Megillat Esther

Orthodox women reading Megillat Esther on Purim are a common sight in many communities, but this year, a group of Orthodox women ...

A Reform View of What Acceptance Means

Excerpts from June 2001 Conference

One Place Can Be Many Different Spaces

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Tenement Museum in New York City. The museum, which ...

Coming Out & Combining Names

After 11 years of marriage, my wife Kate and I are finally going to change our last names.I’m a little ...

Touring a Jewish Home

From ritual items to artwork to the contents of a refrigerator, Judaism is evident throughout a Jewish home.

Contemporary Issues in Lifecycle Ritual

Contemporary feminism has been, arguably, the primary influence upon the recent flourishing of new rituals and the transformation of older ones. On the other hand, for traditionalist Jews, the development of new approaches to ritual can be highly problema

What Gift Do You Give at a Jewish Wedding?

My Jewish Learning's official wedding gift guide.

The Jewish Foods That Inspire Susan Alexandra’s Whimsical Art

Memories of Jewish deli and summer watermelon have influenced the brand's colorful art and jewelry.

Jewish Names & Numbers

Complex systems of letter and number substitution yield names for God that have been used for magical and supernatural ends.