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The Deuteronomic History

A remarkable discovery with eternal repercussions

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.

Medieval Jewish Philosophy: Reason in a Religious Age

The philosophers of the Middle Ages believed they were unearthing existing wisdom, not creating new ideas.

Tikkun Olam

In contemporary Jewish thought.

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.

Women in Ethiopian Society

Beta Israel women in Ethiopian villages were inactive in public and were in charge of the domestic sphere.

Jewish Year In Review: 2008

A year marked by big changes and bigger scandals.

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 ...

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