By giving God our full presence we allow the possibility for intimate connection and for God to dwell within us.

Moses instructs the Israelites regarding idolatry, false prophets, clean and unclean foods, tithes, freeing slaves, and the pilgrimage festivals.

Joy and laughter, often embodied in children, can help us begin to live again after extreme disappointment and tragedy.

Rebbe of the Impressionists.

From chuppah to glass-breaking, here's what to expect at Jewish nuptials.

The belief in a messiah, a person who will redeem the people Israel and usher in a more perfect era, is has long been considered a core plank of Jewish belief.

A unique Jewish woman.

Even the "always joyful" Nachman taught that all people suffer, so we must break our hearts every day for an hour to stay real about real-life suffering.

What shiva can teach us about holding Black people during this traumatic time.

The main challenge I faced when preparing a biography of Louis Marshall stemmed from the gap between the perceptual confidence that characterizes ...