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Teaching the Four Sons in the 21st Century

We had reached one of those loaded moments in our family Passover seder where all my acumen as a parent, ...

Are E-Books Kosher?

Earlier this week, Wayne Hoffman wrote about a funny thing, the meaning behind the names of a few of his ...

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Perhaps the most powerful rabbi in history, Yosef dramatically reshaped Israeli politics and religion.

Personal/History: Teaching the Next Generation about the AIDS Crisis

I spent the evening of November 3rd weeping. I’d been teaching Tony Kushner’s Angels in America to my high school ...

Jewish Art: A Brief History

Contrary to popular perception, Jewish art dates back to Biblical times.

Havinenu: A Shortened Version of the Amidah

When and why Jews say an abbreviated Amidah. Full text and translation of Havinenu included.

Mary Antin: The Wonders of America

Despite poverty, a Jewish immigrant to America finds promise and opportunity.

Monotheism

Scholars debate whether the Israelites recognized only one God or worshipped only one God.

Altering the Mind to See More Clearly

What Jewish mysticism can teach us about psychedelics.

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