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Adopted Children, Conversion, and the Bar/Bat Mitzvah

For converted children, bar/bat mitzvah is a time for affirming their connections with Judaism.

History of the Reform Movement

America's largest Jewish denomination, Reform began in 19th-century Germany.

Can Israel Help American Jews Recall Their Own Forgotten Heroes?

Now that my previous blog established to everyone’s complete satisfaction that Louis Marshall ought to be considered a paramount figure in the ...

Words of Torah, for Marriage Equality: Rabbi Harold Kravitz

Marriage equality is on the ballot in four states this November – Maryland, Washington, Minnesota, and Maine – and this ...

The Meaning Behind Different Jewish Hats

Kippah, Streimel, Fez and more — a guide to Jewish headgear.

The Book of Samuel

The Book of Samuel tells of the rise of the Davidic monarchy

Hair Coverings for Married Women

Why some Orthodox women cover their hair, whether with wigs, hats or scarves.

Israel’s Vibrant Jewish Ethnic Mix

Just because Israel is a Jewish country doesn't mean all its Jews are the same.

Science in Medieval Jewish Scholarship

Jewish scholars in the Middle Ages viewed science as an avenue for knowing God.

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