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The Tower of Babel and Crisis of Translation
In her last posts, Ellen Frankel looked at how to make the Bible PG and asked “What is Jewish Literature?”In ...
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish History, Live, Mixed Multitudes, Study
More About Peoplehood
Talking about the decline of Jewish Peoplehood was all the rage in 2007. But the debate between Jewcy’s Joey Kurtzman ...
5 Gorgeous Rosh Hashanah Recipes from Israel’s Top Chefs
These show-stopping dishes will be the talk of your holiday.
Bible, Jewish Texts, Women & Feminism
The Book of Proverbs
This section of the Bible includes a feminine depiction of wisdom and the text of the "Eshet Chayil" blessing.
From a Passover of Alienation to a Passover of Empathy
Our love and concern must radiate out beyond the us towards the them.
Israel, Jewish Texts, Rabbis Without Borders, Study, Talmud
Jews, Hope, and the 99%
Many Jews have ambivalent feelings about the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Thankfully, the Jewish story in the United States has ...
Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality, Women & Feminism
Feminist Perspectives on Niddah, the Laws of Separation
Acceptance versus rejection of the laws governing monthly mikveh visits.
Beliefs & Practices, Hebrew, Jewish Thought, Study, War & Peace
Shalom: Peace in Hebrew
Along with truth and justice, peace is among the most hallowed Jewish values.
Sitting Down With Dr. Joy Ladin
A conversation with one of this year’s OUTstanding! NYC honorees, Joy Ladin, about her journey as a poet, scholar, and a visionary activist for trans equality.
Jewish Socialism in the United States, 1880-1920
The birth and growth of American Jewish socialism.