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The Mikveh’s Significance in Traditional Conversion

Immersion in the mikveh actualizes the transition between the convert's old identity and his or her new one as a Jew.

The Covenant As Process

The covenant reflects the ongoing relationship between God and the Jewish people.

Israeli Food

Israelis have developed and continue to enjoy a delicious cuisine rooted in the uniqueness of Israeli society itself.

Achieving Shalom

Commonly defined as peace, hello and goodbye, Shalom cannot simply be translated and then understood by its English description. In ...

Morbid Jews

The other night I went to an Emerging Jewish Writers panel/reading as part of the Steinhardt Jewish Heritage Festival. The ...

David Duke & Intermarriage

The Forward is reporting that David Duke gave another antisemitic speech at his favorite Ukrainian university last week. “The Jewish ...

How to Write a Facebook Invitation

Tonight we’re having a rabbi from Israel speak at our place. My wife tasked me with writing the Facebook invite ...

Jerusalem

The City of Gold and capital of Israel is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Za’atar and Olive Focaccia Recipe

Perfect foccacia gets infused with Middle Eastern flavors.

Jewish Women’s History Month

Celebrating the accoplishments of females.

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