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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.
Denominations, Jewish History, Study
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 ...
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live, Weddings & Marriage
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
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Study
All Humans Are Responsible For One Another
Making celebrations ethical and joyous.
Beliefs & Practices, Clothing & Appearance, FAQ, Gender & Sexuality, Live, Women & Feminism
Hair Coverings for Married Women
Why some Orthodox women cover their hair, whether with wigs, hats or scarves.
Israel, Jews Around the Globe, Modern Israel, Sephardic Jews, Study
Israel’s Vibrant Jewish Ethnic Mix
Just because Israel is a Jewish country doesn't mean all its Jews are the same.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Science and Ecology, Study
Science in Medieval Jewish Scholarship
Jewish scholars in the Middle Ages viewed science as an avenue for knowing God.