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Jewish History, Modern Jewish History, Study
Jewish Women After the Haskalah
The Jewish home takes center stage.
Beliefs & Practices, Jews & Non-Jews, Study
Traditional Views of Jewish Chosenness
The Bible implies that God's choice of the Jews was random; later traditions made the Jews seem deserving of this privilege.
Beliefs & Practices, Interfaith, Jewish Thought, Jews & Non-Jews, Live, Study
Jewish Attitudes Toward Eastern Religions
Most traditional authorities dismissed Hinduism as idolatry, but in recent years, some Jews have become more tolerant of certain Eastern religions and practices.
Beliefs & Practices, Health & Wellness, Jewish Thought, Live, Study
Jewish Views on Partial Birth Abortion
Most (but not all) rabbinic authorities consider "partial birth abortion" on the same terms as other abortions.
Disability, Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Tachlis of Inclusion: Congregation Beth Shalom of Seattle
Creating inclusive Jewish spaces is a great goal — but how do you do it? While the answer is likely ...
What Solidarity Shabbat brought to my community
We are no longer strangers to each other – the Sikh community, the Hindu community, the Muslim community, the Christian community…
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
From the Academy: Benjamin Sommer
In this installment of “From the Academy,� Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible at the Jewish Theological Seminary, tells us ...
Erusin: The First of the Two Ceremonies
Erusin, the ancient betrothal ceremony, includes two blessings and the ring ceremony, and is followed by the reading of the marriage contract.
Celebrate, Hanukkah, Israeli Culture
Hanukkah Songs from Israel
How Zionism influenced the Festival of Lights.
Isaiah 40-66: Return and Restoration
In Isaiah 40-66, the prophet(s) built on the theological paradigms of Isaiah ben Amoz (Isaiah 1-39).