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Beliefs & Practices, Denominations, Eat, Keeping Kosher
Kashrut & Reform Judaism
A look at what, if any, aspects of this practice are relevant for modern Reform Jews.
Holocaust, Jewish History, Members of the Scribe
A Ghetto in the Middle of a City
Central Park, in the middle of the city of New York, is 843 acres. The Warsaw Ghetto, in the middle ...
Cleveland Now Has Its Very Own Hipster Jewish Deli
The newest Midwestern deli is dishing out matzah ball soup with a side of forraging.
Bible, Disability, Jewish Texts, Study
Ascending Towards Accessibility
The biblical exclusion of people with disabilities from serving in the priesthood demands that we develop greater sensitivity to those with special needs in our communities.
Health & Wellness, JOFA's Torch, Live, Weddings & Marriage
Doctors and Matchmakers: A More Perfect Union?
Everybody wants the best for their children, especially when it comes to marriage. The choice of a spouse by a ...
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Halakhot Pesukot, Halakhot Gedolot
Major books of halakhot from the geonic period.
Ancient Israel, Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Study
Jewish Marriage and Family in the Ancient World
Jewish law guided marriage, divorce, and child-rearing in the ancient world.
Gender & Sexuality, Live, Rabbis Without Borders
Supporting the Journey of Your Transgender Child
Last week, PBS Frontline aired a powerful, thoughtful and educational documentary, Growing up Trans. The families and the children who shared ...
American Jews, Antisemitism & Bigotry, Jewish History, Jews Around the Globe
Blood of Damascus
When several prominent Jews in Damascus were accused of using non-Jewish blood to make matzah, the Jews of the world banded together to fight back. American Jewry specifically experienced its first taste of successful, united action.
Beliefs & Practices, Health & Wellness, Jewish Bioethics, Live, Study
Judaism and Surrogacy
Many Jewish authorities allow surrogacy for couples facing infertility, but the practice poses several complex challenges in Jewish law.