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Matcha Cheesecake for Shavuot? Yes, Please
One sliver lining of quarantine has been spending quality time with my Japanese father and Israeli mother.
Israel, Rabbis Without Borders, Study
The Demise of the Chief Rabbinate
In the spring of 1921, Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook became the first Chief Rabbi of the Land of Israel ...
Leviticus 19
This climactic chapter emphasizes the obligation to be holy in our dealings with our fellow human beings.
Bible, Celebrate, Jewish Texts, Shavuot, Study
Unifying Towards Redemption
We can achieve redemption only when striving for unity, holiness, and justice.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Doña Gracia Nasi
A philanthropist, known as the heart of her people.
Beliefs & Practices, Health & Wellness, Jewish Bioethics, Jewish Genetics, Live, Study
Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering in Judaism
Using genetic technology for therapeutic purposes is acceptable, but many related issues have yet to be addressed.
Erusin: The First of the Two Ceremonies
Erusin, the ancient betrothal ceremony, includes two blessings and the ring ceremony, and is followed by the reading of the marriage contract.
Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality, Live, Study
Homosexuality, Choice, and Jewish Law
If homosexuality is not chosen, then there is precedent in Jewish law for condoning it.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Sages & Scholars, Study
Moshe (Moses) Isserles: Rema
Rema's glosses emended and enhanced the Shulchan Aruch.
Jeremiah: Prophet of Judgment and of Hope
Jeremiah's tragic message is conveyed by both his prophecies and account of Jerusalem's destruction, but he also gives his people hope.