This talmudic tractate about fasting is packed with stories.

The Torah's establishment of Cities of Refuge introduces the idea that intention determines the meaning of an action.

What does it mean to be 'cut off' from the Jewish people?

We traditionally welcome Shabbat on Friday evening with Challah, the customary sweet braided bread.  Why braided?Twists and braids are mentioned ...

The other day, Meredith blogged about Elliot Cosgrove’s Forward op-ed about the unfortunate decline of Jewish theology. But I’d like ...

Complete animals.

Do Jews swear on a Bible in court?

How to mark the middle days of the eight-day festival.

The five minor Jewish fasts like Tzom Gedaliah, 10 Tevet, 17 Tammuz commemorate tragedies in Jewish history.

It’s a big week in the Jewish South! Summer camp is in full swing, and the air is full with ...