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Havdalah: Taking Leave of Shabbat

We say goodbye to the Sabbath in a bittersweet ceremony that employs wine, fragrance, and candlelight.

Rachel Luzzatto Morpurgo

The first woman to write modern poetry in Hebrew.

What Is Herem?

The traditional ban separating a person from the Jewish community.

Mensch Madness Game 2: Rashi vs. Maimonides

Welcome to Mensch Madness… Game Two!This time around, we have the age old match-up of Rashi and Maimonides. These two ...

Domestic Violence and Guns

Over the past several decades, we have made great progress in moving beyond the days when domestic violence was considered ...

Reflecting on Freedom: Passover & the Supreme Court

This past summer I had the opportunity to be a part of the Religious Action Center’s (RAC) college internship program, Machon ...

Chava Alberstein: Multilingual Folkie

In Hebrew, English and Yiddish, this legendary Israeli singer has created an unparalleled body of music.

Make Time For Turtle Stargazing

A surprisingly Southern-and-Jewish reminder.

Jewish Magic & the Blood Libels

Suspicion of Jewish magic was behind the medieval accusation of child murder.

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