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Surrogate Judaism
Some try to "outsource" their Judaism, but this approach has severe limits.
Moses’ Approach Towards Death
Several commentaries interpret Moses's going to the people before his death.
American Jews, Celebrate, Jewish History, Shabbat
Shabbat as Social Reform
Rabbis and Jews argued for a five-day work week in order to be able to observe Shabbat.
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“The State of the Union is …”
Every January I reflect on the lessons of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and his good friend Dr. Martin Luther King, ...
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The Beloved Potato Salad from My Russian Jewish Childhood
A delicious tradition that lives on.
Celebrate, Rabbis Without Borders, Sukkot
Can We Be Commanded to Be Happy?
Tonight begins the 8-day festival of Sukkot (7 days in Israel and in the American Reform movement). One of the ...
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When it Comes to Jewish Sexual Laws, It’s 3 Jews, 0 Opinions
Laws of family purity and sex should be private, but can they be too private?Some of this post contains adult ...
Psalms for Every Day of the Week
Why Jewish tradition prescribes a particular psalm for each day.
The Mystery of the Yizkor Service
The mass exodus before the memorial service reflects a common attitude regarding death, part advice and part superstition.
What Gift Do You Give at a Jewish Wedding?
My Jewish Learning's official wedding gift guide.