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Haskalah, the Jewish Enlightenment
Originating in 18th-century Germany, this movement of "maskilim" sought to integrate Jewish ideas and Jews into Western society.
“What if I can’t spell Hope?”
“I propose that you, Mr. President, declare a state of moral emergency. A Marshal Plan for aid to negroes is ...
Dayenu: A Jewish Template for Gratitude
This classic seder poem is not merely a reflection on Passover, but a model for true thanks.
God in Jewish Prayer
The Talmudic rabbis crafted a formula that moves from addressing God to speaking about God. What did they mean to convey through this dual formula?
Searching for Osama
On Monday, Lavie Tidhar wrote about Jewish vampires and Hebrew punks. His new novel, An Occupation of Angels, is now available. ...
Why Camp?
Jamie Simon and Aaron Mandel are the director and assistant director (respectively) of Camp Tawonga in Groveland, CA. This second ...
Teach, Don’t Preach
Last week, in my role as a teacher of Judaism, I had four magnificent teaching experiences. The kind that leave ...