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The Growth and Development of an Independent, Observant Minyan
Kol Sasson Congregation was founded in Skokie, Illinois in 2003 as a Shira Hadasha-style minyan. At first, we met on ...
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Science and Ecology, Study
Science and Medieval Philosophy: Maimonides
Maimonides drew upon scientific knowledge in his interpretations of Jewish law.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Bioethics, Jewish Ethics, Jewish Thought, Science and Ecology, Study
Jewish Bioethics 101
The relationship between Jewish law, Jewish ethics, and the ethical principles of general society are navigated differently by different Jewish authorities. However, there is one principle that can be singled out for its prominence in Jewish bioethical di
Beliefs & Practices, Interfaith, Jews & Non-Jews, Live, Study
Modern Orthodoxy & the Chosen People
The requirements and transcendent possibilities of Jewish law are the bases of Jewish distinctness.
Eat, Hanukkah Food, Holiday Food, Jewish Recipes
Ramen Latkes with Sriracha Mayo
The perfect way to use leftover noodles.
Interest-Free Loans in Judaism
Jews have a tradition, based in biblical law, of interest-free lending, primarily--but not exclusively--to other Jews.
Celebrate, Hanukkah, Rabbis Without Borders
Human Beings are God’s Menorah
As the month of Kislev has begun our thoughts turn to the upcoming holiday of Hanukkah. If there was ever ...
Miscarriage
A ritual in recognition of the author's miscarriage emerged from a year of studying about the infertile Hannah, who eventually had a child.
Civil Marriage in Israel
For a large number of Israelis, religious politics and identity issues disrupt the pursuit of holy matrimony.