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Forget the Man, Fix the System

This week marks the fifteenth anniversary of my conversion to Judaism.As for so many others, my process of entering into ...

How Not to Comfort Mourners

The worst things to say to someone who is grieving.

A Guide to Israeli Food Markets

The shuk in an Israeli city can offer a glimpse into the lives of those who visit it.

Deborah

In a disorderly, violent time, as Israel fought for land and survival, Deborah was called--and stepped forward--to aid her people.

Open on Shabbat

Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.

Interfaith Families

With intermarriage an acknowledged part of the American landscape, the only remaining debate is how to respond to interfaith unions.

Must a Jew Believe in God?

The centrality of God in Judaism may not be as straightforward as you think.

Death vs. Brain Death in Judaism

When someone can be officially determined dead depends on one's interpretation of a key passage in the Talmud.

When White Rabbis Talk About Race

White rabbis are talking about race. Over the last few years, sermons about race and racial issues have come to ...

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