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Blessing the New Moon
The ritual of blessing the moon is not widely practiced, but carries deep spiritual meaning.
Denominations, Jewish History, Live, Study
Orthodox Judaism Today
With rising numbers and increasingly stringent observance, Orthodoxy thrives even as it faces challenges.
A Gay Jewish Reading List
Earlier this week, Wayne Hoffman wrote about a funny thing and shared the meaning behind the names of a few of ...
The Surprising Connection between Purim and Yom Kippur
Purim and Yom Kippur appear to be complete opposites but the ancient rabbis say they are really two sides of the same coin.
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Midrash, Study
Midrash Rabbah
Rabbinic interpretations and discussions of the Bible.
Israel, JOFA's Torch, Mourn, Sitting Shiva, Study
A Tale of Two Tragedies
Israel is the most uplifting place in the world, and on my trip there last week I felt the usual ...
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Study
Expulsion and Readmission
Medieval European Jewry repeatedly faced banishment for both economic and religious reasons.
Ancient Israel, Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish History, Jewish Texts, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars, Study, Talmud, Tisha B'Av
Judaism after the Temple
Coping with destruction and building for the future.