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One Day or Two Days (part 2 of 2)

This is a continuation of Friday’s post. In part 1, Bracha explained the background for the question and here she concludes ...

Jewish Historiography

The emergence of Jewish history--part two.

Bat Mitzvah as Rite of Passage into Self and Community

My daughter Ktoret Ashira was born on Yom Kippur in Jerusalem in 2001. Two and a half years ago we ...

Significant Numbers in Judaism

A look at some numbers — from seven to 18 to 613 — that have Jewish significance.

American Synagogue Sisterhoods

Jewish women serving congregation, denomination, American and world Jewry

5 Flours That Will Change Your Passover Desserts

So many options, so many possibilities!

Is the Passover Story Eternal?

A debate among the ancient rabbis speaks to a stark difference of opinion about the operation of Jewish memory.

Edible Art for Tu Bishvat

New crafts for celebrating the birthday of the trees.

Closing the Gender Gap

People often ask me why I decided to become a rabbi. Some would say in a condescending tone, “You want ...

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