In recent weeks, several of my colleagues both on this blog and elsewhere, have written thoughtful articles on current issues ...

A look at the many different ways Jews define their Judaism today.

On Christmas morning, I’m reviewing the news online and I catch the Huffington Post’s summary of the Pope’s Christmas Eve ...

A minor festival seemingly tailor-made for today's Jewish environmentalists.

Kippah, Streimel, Fez and more — a guide to Jewish headgear.

The unlikely history of a Hasidic melody.

The traditional Shabbat evening rituals are best shared with family and friends.

How an old-school favorite became a multibillion-dollar industry.

Bringing us together, tearing us apart.

Earlier this week, Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu reflected on recent stories of rabbis who have acted inappropriately. They have abused the ...