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Denominations, Jewish History, Modern Jewish History, Sages & Scholars, Study
Mordecai Kaplan: Founder of Reconstructionist Judaism
An examination of the philosophy of one of the 20th century's most prominent Jewish thinkers.
Beliefs & Practices, Health & Wellness, Live, Mourning Rituals, Study
Jewish Resurrection and Organ Donation
The misguided belief that one needs all body parts intact to be resurrected may contribute to the poor rate of organ donation--even for Jews with otherwise untraditional beliefs.
You Can Thank Jews for That Orange You’re Eating
Jews played a crucial role in the cultivation of citrus.
The Jews of Argentina
The largest Jewish community in Latin America has struggled through the economic and political upheavals of the 20th century.
New York Style Bagels Are Now in Hawaii Thanks to This Jewish Couple
They are incorporating both classic Jewish and local Hawaiian food traditions in their menu.
Falling in Love in Cologne
In a wildly unexpected and completely unpredictable turn of events, I fell madly in love, in Cologne. It was the ...
Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality
Menstruation and “Family Purity” (Taharat Ha-Mishpacha)
An act of will is required to turn our thoughts back to the sacred after a bodily event has focused our attention on the very physical here-and-now.
Jewish Texts, Mysticism, Study
Symbolism in the Bible
Jewish literature is rife with allegory and metaphor.
Jews Loved Tinned Fish Way Before It Was Trendy
From herring to tuna, preserved fish is never out of style.
Secular No More
A true story of an Ultra-Orthodox Jew in Israel who left Ultra-Orthodoxy for a secular Israeli Lifestyle.