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Ask the Expert: Wedding Timing
When can we get married?
My Grandmother’s Iraqi Jewish Sambusak Are the Perfect Appetizer
These savory chickpea pockets also happen to be vegan.
Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi: Back in the Land
These three prophets are principally concerned with the status of the Temple, the new religious hierarchy, and the religious obligations of the post-exilic community.
Contemporary Issues in Jewish Divorce
Confronting the issue of agunot, or "chained" wives.
Rabbinic and Post-Rabbinic Divorce
Over time the rabbis increased the wife's power in a marriage, yet maintained the absolute right of the husband to grant a divorce.
There’s Room for Flexibility
If we are to develop a formula for conversion acceptable to all the Jewish movements, everyone will need to take a step toward the middle.
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
The Feminist Moment of Truth (& More)
-With Ms. Magazine rejecting an ad celebrating three Israeli women leaders, Phyllis Chesler accuses “This is a feminism that has ...
Bible, Celebrate, Jewish Texts, More Holidays, Tisha B'Av
The Book of Lamentations
This special reading for Tisha B'Av sets the tone for this tragic and mournful day
Who Was Korah?
Korah was punished for his rebellion, but his questioning of the need for human rulers has remained a living issue for later generations to contemplate.