The Oral Torah reflects an attempt to create an eternal Judaism, unaffected by the setbacks that had afflicted the Jewish people in the preceding two centuries.

Becoming Jewish requires careful consideration and extensive self-examination.

Judaism and justice go hand in hand. The Jewish value of tzedakah (charity, from the Hebrew word for “justice”) underscores that ...

The first time I really dug into the story of Purim was actually also the first time I thought I ...

Why this classic work of law, stories and wisdom isn't really about any of those things.

The 20th century's realest surrealist.

Links to online Judaica shopping sites.

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

A founder of the Orthodox feminist movement discusses issues confronting the movement now and in the future

Transforming the October holiday into a Jewish celebration.