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The Secret Jewish History of Vanilla

It turns out that vanilla has some deep Jewish origins.

Natasha and Other Stories

David Bezmozgis' hilarious--and profound--tales of an immigrant family in Canada.

Genetic Engineering: A Call for Restraint

A biblical prohibition against mixing species teaches us that we are partners in creation -- but with limits

Dogma in Medieval Jewish Thought

Saadiah articulated Jewish creeds, Maimonides followed suit, and a group of 15th-century Spaniards continued the tradition.

Biblical and Rabbinic Attitudes Toward Non-Jews

Early Jewish texts affirmed the universal fraternity of humankind, while asserting the importance of Jewish distinctiveness.

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Body and Soul

Indispensable partners for doing life's sacred work

How to Leave an Uncomfortable Relationship

Some relationships don’t work out the way you hoped, but finding a way to end things can feel intimidating. Here’s help.

Guide to Non-Standard Havdalah Ceremonies

The ritual marking the end of Shabbat is also performed in modified version at the close of Jewish holidays.

Ground Zero & Auschwitz

When it comes to political debates, I really try very hard to realize that there are logical reasons to have ...

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