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Settling a Debate in an NYC Cab

Earlier this week, June Hersh wrote about her perfect day, her Jewish culinary journey and unraveled the mystery of Jewish ...

The History of Jewish Dance

Jewish dance from the Bible to Hasidism.

Menarche

This ceremony uses elements of Jewish and other traditions to share a sense of possibility and openness with a newly menstruant girl.

On Passover Night, Let’s Relinquish Our Fear

The talmudic sage Rabbi Eliezer teaches that the eve of Passover is a night when we are guarded by God and protected from all evil.

Shabbat for Families

How to make Shabbat your family's favorite day of the week.

Martyrdom in Judaism

The notion of what constitutes a Jewish martyr has changed significantly since ancient times.

How to Plan a Jewish Wedding

A checklist of 7 things to consider, from clergy to chuppah.

The Seven Genders in the Talmud

Judaism has recognized nonbinary persons for millennia.

Kohane of Newark: The Interview

Ricky Orbach is a singer, poet, music producer, and patron of the arts — but, really, it’s more accurate to ...

Polygamy in Judaism

Once a tolerated and regulated practice, polygamy is virtually unheard of in Jewish life today.

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