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Famous Roots: An Interview With My Babbi and Zayde
My maternal grandmother fought to escape her Lower East Side. My Babbi was born in 1932 and raised on Pitt ...
Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality, Live, Study
The Purpose and Meaning of Sex in Judaism
Judaism approves of sex and sexual pleasure, valuing it as a means toward procreation and companionship.
I Beg to Differ with Heeb
Daniel’s off today, so I’m filling in for him. It’s a Friday, so I figured I’d share something of a ...
Conference and post-conference wrap-up
So, the Association for Jewish Studies conference wrapped up yesterday, and I’ve been ensconced in a post-conference conference until now. ...
Cleveland Now Has Its Very Own Hipster Jewish Deli
The newest Midwestern deli is dishing out matzah ball soup with a side of forraging.
Passover (Pesach) In the Community
Although the central ritual of this festival is the home seder, there are a number of rituals that are observed within the wider community.
A Travel Tip
In his last posts, David Rosenberg, whose latest books are A Literary Bible: An Original Translation and An Educated Man: ...
High Holidays, Jewish Texts, Pray, Study
Perspectives on Avinu Malkeinu, the Classic High Holiday Prayer
Different aspects of this popular and fascinating liturgy.