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My Queer, Black Judaism

Reflections on High Holidays and Multifaceted Identity

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall

In Jewish folklore, mirrors are typically treated as portals to the spirit realm.

Eleh Ezkerah: The Ten Martyrs

An account of ten rabbis killed by the Romans is a centerpiece of the Yom Kippur service.

The Journey Home

For Jews, home is elusive. And that might be precisely the point. 

The Omer as a Period of Mourning

An overview of the restrictions Jews traditionally observe during the 49 day period between Passover and Shavuot.

The Four Mitzvot of Purim

Esther and Mordecai instituted three of the four obligations of Purim. The fourth is reading their story.

Your Guide to Jewish Holidays

The three categories of Jewish holidays, celebrations and commemorations.

Bava Metzia 23

Honesty is the best policy.

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