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Shabbat in the Modern World
In modern times, non-Orthodox Jews have largely abandoned Shabbat observance, despite many innovations intended to encourage it.
Denominations, Jewish History, Live, Study
Conservative Judaism Today
Smaller but more committed, the movement is seeing vibrant, sometimes divisive debate as it navigates between tradition and change.
Jews & Globalization
Jews (not surprisingly) fall on different sides of the issue, but Jews and Israel have also been the target of anti-globalization anger.
Israeli Culture, Jewish Art, Jewish Culture
Yaacov Agam
The artist's unique geographical creations have made him a leading pioneer of optic and kinetic art.
Israel, Jews Around the Globe, Modern Israel, Sephardic Jews, Study
Israel’s Vibrant Jewish Ethnic Mix
Just because Israel is a Jewish country doesn't mean all its Jews are the same.
Kabbalah & Jewish Prayer
By adding new hymns, prayers, and meditations, medieval Jewish mystics reframed Jewish worship in their own esoteric terms.
Talmudic Curses and Insults
Before there was Shakespeare, there were some angry rabbis.
The Blessing of Rain
We must pray for beneficial rain, and then follow through with environmental action.
Translating the Bible
The challenges in creating a sensitive, idiomatic, and accurate translation of a classical Jewish text.
Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality, Live, Study
Ordaining Gays and Lesbians: Denominational Approaches
Among each of the movements, admitting gay and lesbian students has been a cause of debate, concern...and learning.