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The Heavens & Earth Bear Witness

Nature can tell us a lot about our ethical and spiritual situation.

Yiddish Theater in New York

A cultural phenomenon of Jewish America in the early 20th century.

The Jewish Food Trends of 2013

This time of year, I love thinking back on the highlights of what I ate, what I made and what ...

Depression & Suicide: Getting Help

Trevor used to be able to talk to his friends when he was feeling down, but as his depression gets ...

Mystical Shabbat

The masters of Kabbalah explained all of the elements of the Sabbath rituals as a consistent thematic drama of the reunion of the Shekhinah the Sabbath bride, with her mate--and in so doing exerted considerable influence on the shape of those rituals.

Acceptance of the Yoke of the Commandments

Kabbalat ol ha-mitzvot (acceptance of the commandments) combines faith and action with an intent to evolve as a practicing Jew.

Naming a Daughter

A personal perspective on choosing a name.

Egalitarianism Confronts Kiddushin

Kiddushin and Egalitarianism. Contemporary Jewish Marriage Issues. Jewish Marital Relations. Jewish Lifecycle

Development of Brit Bat

The past three decades have seen the development of this ceremony with ancient roots and contemporary wings.

Judaism and Sociology

Jews today can look to sociology of religion in addressing some of the hard questions facing the Jewish world.

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