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Mizrahi Jews in Israel

Jews from Arab lands are gaining more and more influence in Israeli society.

American Synagogue Sisterhoods

Jewish women serving congregation, denomination, American and world Jewry

Havinenu: A Shortened Version of the Amidah

When and why Jews say an abbreviated Amidah. Full text and translation of Havinenu included.

Reshaping Jewish Memory

In the Torah, women are absent at the covenantal moment; to make up for this, Jewish history must be reconstructed.

Monotheism

Scholars debate whether the Israelites recognized only one God or worshipped only one God.

Seder Moed (Appointed Time)

The order of the Mishnah that describes the customs, laws, and rituals of Judaism's holy days

When Eating Meat was a Sacrifice

It is time for the Jewish community to reconsider its diet.

Judaism At Home

The home is central to Jewish practice and values.

A Social Action Month: Heshvan

Imagine doing good the other 11 months.

The Gentle Heart in Israel Today

Extending a biblical exemption from military service to Israeli refuseniks.

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