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Treyf

A Yiddish word meaning non-kosher.

Hunting Family Ghosts

The moment the cardboard box from New York arrived, I felt a strange mixture of elation and melancholy. The package ...

Modern Israel at a Glance

An overview of the Jewish state and its many accomplishments and challenges.

Who Was Korah?

Korah was punished for his rebellion, but his questioning of the need for human rulers has remained a living issue for later generations to contemplate.

Rachel and Leah’s Shared Anger

The theft of the birthright is a story about women's potential to use and craft language.

Nissuin: The Second of the Two Ceremonies

The substance of nissuin, the actual marriage ceremony, are seven blessings that reflect the themes of creation, joy, and bride and groom.

Modern Jewish Messianism

Jewish messianism has been repeatedly reinterpreted in the modern era.

Choice & The Chosen: The Divided Debate of Jews & School Choice

This Friday, I will be giving a lecture about my dissertation, Choice Among the Chosen: The School Choice Movement and ...

Your Guide to the Best Elul and High Holidays Classes and Events

Prepare for the Jewish year 5781 with these unique classes from dozens of other Jewish organizations and synagogues.

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