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Challenging the Master

Moshe Idel's critique of Gershom Scholem.

Do You Like Italian Food?

Of course you do. Stupid question. Everyone likes Italian food because it’s almost alarmingly delicious. Do you like Jews? Do ...

Decorating A Sukkah

Now having lived in our house for just about a year, my husband and I are building our first sukkah. ...

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche

Though most Jews name Hanukkah, Purim or Passover as their favorite of the many (many) holidays, I have always been ...

Numbers 29: 35 – 30:1: Maftir

Additional Torah Reading on Simchat Torah. Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah in the Community. Rejoicing with the Torah. Jewish Holidays.

The Golden Calf

As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.

Yom Kippur Katan

A fast day associated with the new moon.

Shavuot in Modern Times

New ceremonies and rituals are introduced.

Pumpkin Flan

I am a sucker for fall spices – I just love the warmth they bring to any dish. But pumpkin pie, in ...

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