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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.

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 ...

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 ...

Yevamot 39

Do we still perform levirate marriage?

Jamie Oliver Gets Schooled By a Jewish Italian Bubbe

One of the last Jewish nonnas gives the famous chef a lesson in artichokes.

Bethany’s Brilliant (Mississippi Delta) Bat Mitzvah

Late this past fall, I received a special invitation in my inbox. Surrounded by bright pink, blue and yellow polka dots, ...

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