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Yom Ha’atzmaut: Israel Independence Day

The celebration of Israeli independence is marked each year on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.

A Daughter’s Response to “Mincha in the Midwest”

This past Simchat Torah, my mother began planning her synagogue’s first women’s mincha, afternoon service. She was inspired by the ...

Invisible Jews on Television

While not made explicit, many characters on television had very Jewish traits.

The Impact of the Geonim on the Middle Ages

Jewish communities in the West gain independence of the geonim, and inherit a rich tapestry of legal texts.

How Jewish LGBT Weddings May Improve Straight Ones

Heterosexual couples have much to learn from gay ones when it comes to designing their wedding ceremony.

The Time Is Now: Express Your Rabbinic Will

There are several things that happen when a stone is thrown into a lake. First, the stone pierces the top ...

Unwilling Audiences

It takes a great deal of courage to leave what is comfortable and enter the wilderness.

Caffeine Any Way Possible

I remember my old roommate once asked me, “If I could choose between being addicted to coffee and not being ...

How to Make Gluten-Free Blintzes

Perfect for Shavuot or anytime.

Never Make These Classic Mistakes with Latkes

Follow these rules for perfect latkes every time.

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