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How Song of Songs Became Part of the Hebrew Bible
Rabbi Akiva argued that the Song of Songs "defiled the hands" — which meant it was sacred. In fact, he argued it was the most sacred book of the Bible.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Study
Medieval Jewish Philosophy: Reason in a Religious Age
The philosophers of the Middle Ages believed they were unearthing existing wisdom, not creating new ideas.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study
Contemporary Jews and Halakhah
Jews of different stripes differ greatly with respect to their assessment of the role Jewish law should play today—and each camp has much to learn from the others.
Conversion History: Secularization of the Jewish Mission
While the early Reform movement presented selected universal, liberal moral teachings as the core of Judaism, the contemporary Reform movement is rediscovering many particularistic Jewish practices.
How to Convert to Judaism
The process varies from movement to movement, but certain rituals are common to all of them.
Gender & Sexuality, Israel, Jews Around the Globe, Live, Women & Feminism
Women in Ethiopian Society
Beta Israel women in Ethiopian villages were inactive in public and were in charge of the domestic sphere.
Meet The Nosher’s New Jewish Food Fellows
We are so excited to announce the first cohort of The Nosher’s Jewish Food Fellowship. These 17 impressive Jewish food lovers ...