Talmudic law and the medieval law codes developed from it protected consumers from many types of deceptive practices.

The sequence of the tractates in the Order

“Why do we pray?” I asked before we entered our makeshift sanctuary. We had gathered at the cabins. Dressed in ...

Welcome to Mensch Madness… Game One!Opposing team captains Amram Gaon and Saadia Gaon (no relation) file out onto the court ...

We’re incredibly grateful to Yiscah for sharing this excerpt from her forthcoming book, 40 Years in the Wilderness: My Journey to ...

This week’s stunning headline read “Affluenza Defense Lands Wealthy Teen in Rehab After He Kills 4 People in Drunk Driving Accident.”The ...

Shabbat is over at Limmud NY, and once again I’m skipping the big havdalah event to write up some quick ...

Jewish writers chose Hebrew, not German or Russian or even Yiddish, as the language with which to build a modern literary tradition.

The backstory of our favorite baked treat.

Apples and honey are some of nature’s sweetest offerings, symbolizing good luck in the new year. But choosing the right ...