Orthodoxy maintains a strict legal approach to conversion, while Conservative Judaism has responded pragmatically rather than ideologically.

This heavenly voice is mentioned repeatedly throughout the Talmud.

These organized Jewish communities exist outside the major movements.

The original diaspora community.

A pioneer of Jewish studies.

A rabbi's eulogy for World War II heroes became famous after a bigoted attempt to ban it.

Jewish views on organ donation are overridden by a single halakhic (legal) concept: pikuach nefesh—the Jewish obligation to save lives.

Living in Israel, for me, meant mastering the art of feigning ignorance. “Ani lo mevin, ani lo mevin. Rak midaber ...

While I enjoy being in the water, backyard swimming pools mostly, I’ve had less success being on it. This is ...

Last week’s election prompted strong reaction and reflection from the Jewish community. With a majority of Jews supporting the Democratic ...