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Simon Dubnow

Foundational Jewish historian and non-Zionist nationalist.

New Ceremonies: Being Pregnant

In a world where pregnancy is a choice, we should ritually acknowledge those who undertake it.

Living “Stealth,” As a Convert and a Trans Person

Even in a society that is making progress on LGBT issues, as demonstrated by the victories for marriage equality in ...

What Is Idolatry?

Rejection of "foreign worship" is a primary commandment and central to the Jewish worldview.

Leah’s Improbable Optimism

The first wife of Jacob endured a loveless marriage, but her story is one of perseverance.

Rebecca and Isaac’s Guide to Raising Twins (Not)

What can we learn from one of the Torah’s most dysfunctional families?

Counting the Jewish Years

How the Jewish year is numbered.

How to Learn About Judaism Online

A guide to self-paced Jewish study on the Internet.

Who isn’t a Jew?

In the ongoing dustup that started several years ago between Rabbi Daniel Gordis and a series of young rabbis, most ...

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