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Same-Sex Marriage
The liberal Jewish movements are struggling to balance contemporary morality and Jewish tradition in deciding whether to ritually honor same-sex unions.
6 Foods to Avoid Eating on Rosh Hashanah
Call it superstition or just playing it safe.
Loving the Stranger
It's the most frequently repeated commandment in the Torah, but what does it actually require?
Beliefs & Practices, Conversion, Jewish&, Live
From Looking Jewish to Being Jewish
Cultural anthropologists call it ‘going native’. You find yourself in the field as a participant observer of your host culture ...
Bible, Personalities of the Bible, Study
Elijah the Prophet
As the herald of the messianic age and a recurring figure in Jewish folklore, Elijah's legacy surpasses that of virtually all the other prophets of Israel.
How To Interview Your Elders
Judaism places a high value on passing stories from generation to generation. Here’s how to get the most out of your conversations with your parents and grandparents.
Secular Judaism is an Oxymoron
One perspective on whether or not Jews must believe in God.
My Family’s Soviet-Era Rosh Hashanah Dinner Is All About Delicious Food and Freedom
The High Holidays were about more than tradition or food for this family — they were about freedom.