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Conversion History: Orthodox and Conservative Understandings
Orthodoxy maintains a strict legal approach to conversion, while Conservative Judaism has responded pragmatically rather than ideologically.
American Jews, Denominations, Jewish History, Study
What Are Post-Denominational, Trans-Denominational and Non-Denominational Judaism?
These organized Jewish communities exist outside the major movements.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Study
Jews in Babylon
The original diaspora community.
Jewish History, Jewish Thought, Modern Jewish History, Sages & Scholars, Study
Leopold Zunz
A pioneer of Jewish studies.
American Jews, Jewish History, Study
Rabbi Gittelsohn’s Iwo Jima Sermon
A rabbi's eulogy for World War II heroes became famous after a bigoted attempt to ban it.
Beliefs & Practices, Health & Wellness, Jewish Bioethics, Jewish Ethics, Live, Mourning Rituals, Study
Jewish Views on Organ Donation
Jewish views on organ donation are overridden by a single halakhic (legal) concept: pikuach nefesh—the Jewish obligation to save lives.
Gender & Sexuality, God, Israel, Keshet, Live, Study
Queer, Trans*, and In Israel
Living in Israel, for me, meant mastering the art of feigning ignorance. “Ani lo mevin, ani lo mevin. Rak midaber ...
Who Needs Camp? I’m Guessing Me.
While I enjoy being in the water, backyard swimming pools mostly, I’ve had less success being on it. This is ...
Yes, Go Forth. But Don’t Forget To Smash the Idols.
Last week’s election prompted strong reaction and reflection from the Jewish community. With a majority of Jews supporting the Democratic ...