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Yom Kippur, Fasting, and Disordered Eating

Refraining from food and drink can bring on triggering feelings for people who are recovering from eating disorders.

Orthodox Judaism Today

With rising numbers and increasingly stringent observance, Orthodoxy thrives even as it faces challenges.

Not All Autobiographical Elements Are Created Equal

I get this question all the time: How autobiographical is your novel?The book’s style, setting, and protagonist invite the question: ...

One Small Sound for Women, One Large Blast for Womankind.

On the first day of Rosh Hashana I was invited to call the kolot (sounds) for the shofar. I must ...

The Best Rosh Hashanah Hacks for Lazy Cooks

There's no need to live in the kitchen during the High Holidays.

The Ban on ‘Tereifah’

Parashat Mishpatim includes a very curious law about eating meat.

The Best Jewish Food in San Francisco

A cultivated list of classic and innovative eats in collaboration with The Gefilteria.

We Experiment on A.J. Jacobs

A.J. Jacobs is a bit of a gonzo journalist and a little bit of an undercover secret agent — but, ...

How to Show Respect for a Parent: A Jewish View

It's not only what you do for your parents that counts, but how you do it as well.

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