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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 ...

8 Jewish Egg Dishes for Every Occasion

From frittatas to home remedies.

The Jews Behind Brooklyn’s Most Ugly-Delicious Fruit

The Spitz Family carved out a niche that, for years, was theirs alone: Small batches of the best quality fruit.

Stubbornness And Chance

Two interpretations of a word illustrate different understandings of punishments listed in Parashat Bechukotai.

Celebrating Aging

The author shares the process of using Jewish texts and customs to celebrate a new stage of life.

From Monsey to Istanbul

Whenever I visit somewhere new, whether in my country of origin or somewhere foreign, I typically stand on the periphery ...

The Purim Superhero & PJ Library: A Question of Inclusion

A year ago  The Purim Superhero by Elisabeth Kushner, a story of a young boy named Nate struggling with his ...

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.

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