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Can Any NYC Rugelach Stand Up to My Grandma’s?
A personal tasting expedition of NYC's finest rugelach.
How Do I Know If I’m Ready To Convert?
Comprehensive knowledge of Judaism isn't a prerequisite for conversion, only a desire to be Jewish and a readiness to align one's fate with the Jewish people.
Remembrance of Kvetches Past
Remembering how we've suffered in the past helps us cultivate gratitude for the blessings we have right now.
Cause and Effect
Eikev shows us that everything we do — or avoid doing — has consequences, even if we don’t see them now.
Parashat Vaetchanan: Prayer and Pleading
Life is not simple, and prayer is more than just pleading.
Falling in Love in Cologne
In a wildly unexpected and completely unpredictable turn of events, I fell madly in love, in Cologne. It was the ...
Israel, Jewish Law, JOFA's Torch, Live, Study, Women & Feminism
One Day or Two Days? (part 1 of 2)
I have lived in Israel for most of my life. Many mitzvot are only relevant in the land of Israel, ...
Beliefs & Practices, God, Study
Saadiah Gaon’s Theology
Written in 933, The Book of Beliefs and Opinions provided rational analysis of God and Judaism, setting a precedent for medieval philosophers.
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Study
All Humans Are Responsible For One Another
Making celebrations ethical and joyous.