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Choosing a Hebrew Name

As with a literal newborn, the convert as a spiritual newborn selects a Hebrew name and adopts Abraham and Sarah as spiritual parents.

The History of Hanukkah Donuts

From Sephardic bimuelos to the American Jews behind Dunkin' Donuts.

Closing the Gap

I’d like to share with you all the holiday message I have written to the members of Or Shalom Synagogue, ...

BDS, Barnard and Natalie: The Bigger Problem

“Like many Israelis and Jews around the world, I can be critical of the leadership in Israel without wanting to boycott the entire nation.”

Ketubot 70

The delinquent groom.

Inclusion is a Jewish Imperative

Why do you try to be so inclusive? It’s OBVIOUS that you are liberal because you care about these marginalized ...

Jewish Theater & Dance 101

Jewish performance and dance traditions can be traced back to the Bible.

How to Choose a Siddur, or Jewish Prayer Book

It helps to know what lies behind the muted bindings and the denominational labels of today's wide array of possibilities.

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