The way I look — my golden complexion and the abundance of ringlet curls on my head — combined with the difference in my upbringing have always challenged my place in society and even in the Jewish community.

Fall of the 15th Knesset. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.

Using genetic technology for therapeutic purposes is acceptable, but many related issues have yet to be addressed.

What you should know before preparing a speech on the Torah portion or other Jewish texts.

Facing the music on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Cities of Refuge are symbols of God's unconditional love and constant presence among people.

Parshat Shmot which we read this week contains one of the most bizarre incidents in all of the Torah. By ...

  מִן-הַמֵּצַר, קָרָאתִי יָּהּ;    עָנָנִי בַמֶּרְחָב יָהּ Out of the tight place I called to the LORD; God answered me ...

More than anything else this year, I want permission to pray for peace.

God names Bezalel, giving him inspiration to lead.