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Maimonides and His Discontents

Maimonides has long been a figure of extraordinary authority. Yet his understanding of Judaism was highly controversial.

Parashat Behar Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

A True Sports Hero — And A Mentsch

It’s getting hard to find role models in sports these days.  Especially in the National Football League, where stars such ...

What is Hanukah?

“What is Hanukah?”  the Talmud asks and typically each year at this time we are reminded by a variety of ...

India’s Bene Israel Jews

The oldest and largest of the three Jewish communities in India.

Bringing Rabbis and Scientists Together

Do Jews view science differently than other religious people do? What topics are most pressing or interesting in the Jewish community? And ...

Did Esau Have ADD/ADHD?

It is important to see the value in Esau as well as Jacob.

Should Jewish children trick or treat?

Each year the discussion surrounding Halloween festivities surfaces in conversations with Jewish educators around the country. Seemingly, regardless of socio-economic ...

My Life as an Orthodox Feminist Harvard Undergrad

As an Orthodox Jew, feminist activist, and first-year college student, I’ve got a pretty full schedule to balance. I’ve previously ...

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