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What Is the Haftarah, and Why Do We Read It?
Each Torah portion is paired with a passage from the Prophets.
Why Must This Passover Seder Be Like All Others?
Passover 5780 is going to be one we all remember for a long time. The world is reeling from the ...
Gender & Sexuality, JOFA's Torch, Live, Women & Feminism
Hitting a Creative Wall
I didn’t mind the mechitza at first. The wall—more frequently a short partition—separating men and women in ritual spaces was ...
The Esther/Vashti Purim Flag
The new tradition of waving a flag when Esther and Vashti's names are mentioned celebrates the triumph of these Purim heroines.
Mourn, Mourning Rituals, Sitting Shiva
Shiva: What You Need to Know
Questions and answers about traditions for the seven-day Jewish mourning period.
FAQ, Hebrew, Jewish Languages, Yiddish
Similar Jewish Words You Don’t Want to Mix Up
From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms.
Bet You Can’t Eat Just One!
Potato chips can be absolutely addicting. The marketing of processed foods in America has brilliantly caught us in our weakness ...
Meet the Fish Detective Who Can Decode Your Gefilte Fish Heritage
Wulf’s Fish expert has a unique talent, and the goods to make it happen.