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Jewish Coffee Cake
Though the original versions contained coffee, now it's usually just an accompaniment.
Celebrate, Israel, Rabbis Without Borders, Study
Give Peace A Chance?
When news broke last week that Israelis and Palestinians had agreed to a new round of peace talks, how did ...
Interview: The Daily Show’s Rob Kutner
On today’s homepage, MyJewishLearning is featuring a fascinating new article about Daily Show host Jon Stewart. To go along with ...
My Favorite Fast
I know it’s kind of weird to have a favorite fast day, but I do. Tzom Gedaliah, I kind of ...
That You May Thrive
Judaism provides a model of human flourishing in which we never cut ourselves off from the full range of our emotions.
Do Jews Fast on Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is a time for eating! Jews fast on Yom Kippur, and some other holidays as well.
Haftarah for Nitzavim: Summary
Isaiah offers a hopeful anticipation of redemption.
Eicha
Cantillation or trope has always mesmerized me. I know of no other religion that has a similar system for chanting ...
FAQ, Hebrew, Jewish Languages, Yiddish
Similar Jewish Words You Don’t Want to Mix Up
From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms.
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Mixed Multitudes
What My Thanksgiving Dinner Will Be Like*
On the plane this morning I ended up being seated next to a guy who is in rabbinical school, and ...