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Reading Esther and Coming of Age

The story of Esther teaches us many things, amongst them, that timing is everything.This year, the women’s Megillat Esther reading ...

The Newest Israeli Food Trend Is Here – And It’s Delicious

Couscous might be taking over America very soon.

7 Tips for Hosting Yom Kippur Break Fast (Without Breaking a Sweat)

It's all about prepping ahead and taking it easy.

On Passing and Not Trying to Pass

I am black, and I am Jewish.I’ve always found comfort in the and of my identity — that simple part ...

Why Neither the Pope nor Moses Will be at My Seder

One should not be surprised the Pope is not coming to my seder. Truth is, we do not know each ...

Yevamot 117

The difficult mother-in-law.

Jonathan

Saul's son and David's friend.

Yom Kippur: Rabbinic Development

After the destruction of the second Temple, the focus of the holiday changes.

Alone In The Wilderness

Hagar and Ishmael are cast away at Sarah's behest.

When Prayer Fails Us

Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, is testament to the failure of prayer to avert national catastrophe.

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