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The History of Rosh Hashanah, From the Torah to the Temples
The meaning of the holiday changes over time.
Israel, Mixed Multitudes, Study
ROI 120: Tightrope Walkers, Half-Naked Trapeze, and the Future of the Jewish Community
Heshy Fried, better known as Frum Satire, is one of 120 participants in the Schusterman Foundation’s initiative ROI 120, a ...
What the “Writing on the Wall” in the Book of Daniel Really Means
The phrase shows up in popular culture as synonymous with fatalistic warning, but it has a much deeper meaning for Jews.
Dramatizing the Torah
The Torah reading in most synagogues is inaccessible, the author says, and needs to be "livened up" through the use of drama and performance art.
When Boxing Was a Jewish Sport
Jews' participation in professional boxing in the interwar period is not as surprising as it might seem to be.
The Book of Ezekiel
The controversial Book of Ezekiel nearly didn't make it into the biblical canon, but it has had a lasting impact on both liturgical practice and mystical traditions.
New Ceremonies: Being Pregnant
In a world where pregnancy is a choice, we should ritually acknowledge those who undertake it.
Families and Jewish Differences
Bringing us together, tearing us apart.
The Paschal Sacrifice (Korban Pesach)
Understanding how Passover was celebrated in biblical times.