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Mourn, Mourning Rituals, Sitting Shiva
Must-Know Jewish Death and Mourning Terms
Whether you've lost a loved one or are simply paying a shiva visit, these words and phrases are helpful to know.
Being Jewish in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Today’s guest post comes from our friend Andrea Levy, a fairly recent transplant to Jonesboro, Arkansas. Thanks for sharing your ...
Jews in Television: 1970s & 1980s
From Mary Tyler Moore to Jackie Mason.
Is It All About the Body?
Feminists renew and create ritual focused on physical transformations.
Must-Know Words and Phrases Related to End-of-Life Care
General and Jewish terms you'll want to know at this critical time.
Beliefs & Practices, Clothing & Appearance, Our Bodies, Study
Kippot, Hats and Head Coverings: A Traditionalist View
How and when a Jew covers his or her head is a spiritual declaration and a nuanced social statement.
After the First Temple
Jewish history was permanently altered by the destruction of the First Temple, and the exile that came afterwards.
This Cookbook Is a Love Letter to Japan —With a Jewish Twist
Turns out soba noodles and kasha varnishkes aren't so different.
Pharaoh’s Courtiers
We can identify with Pharaoh's servants--and this need not make us uncomfortable.