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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 ...
High Holidays, Jewish Texts, Pray, Study
Perspectives on Avinu Malkeinu, the Classic High Holiday Prayer
Different aspects of this popular and fascinating liturgy.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
The Methodology of Brisk
Rabbi Hayim of Brisk revolutionized Talmud study--and his method remains dominant today.
Early Proposals for Holocaust Commemoration
Would Yom haShoah be associated with other tragedies, connected to heroism--or stand on its own?
Eating My Way Through Yemen, Philly, Tel Aviv and NYC
I am more often found in my own kitchen working on recipes than out and about eating at restaurants, but ...
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Blood Libel History
The media world is in a frenzy this morning over Sarah Palin’s use of the term “blood libel” in defending ...
Israel, Rabbis Without Borders, Study
The Reprieve
Were you aware that every year, erev Thanksgiving, a turkey is sent to the White House for the president to ...
Pumpkin Jam is the Most Underrated Rosh Hashanah Treat
Plus, it's steeped in symbolism.
The Role Of Ritual
In focusing on ritual laws, Parashat Terumah teaches us that by reliving heroic historic moments we can introduce the transcendent into our daily lives.