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Any Given Hasid

This morning I got an email from my friend Dugans (of the awesome band Dreams in Static) asking, “Hey, isn’t ...

Yiddish Literature in the 20th Century

Yiddish writers emigrated from Europe, and though Yiddish writing all but ceased after the Holocaust, it is seeing a small rebirth today.

Haredim (Charedim), or Ultra-Orthodox Jews

You've seen the black hats and long dresses--but who are the people underneath?

Why Some Holidays Last Longer Outside Israel

Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.

The Strange Language of the Book of Job

The ideas of the Book of Job have always been challenging. How can a just God not only permit but ...

Orthodox Halakhic Texts

Orthodox leaders responded to modernity by producing legal works on a variety of topics, in a variety of genres.

20 Black Jews You Should Know

From Yiddish theater to the rabbinate, Black Jews have risen to prominence and enriched all aspects of Jewish and American life.

Refusal to Serve

Sarbanut in a Jewish-Democratic State.

Is Thanksgiving Kosher?

Applying Jewish law to Turkey Day.

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