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Blessing the New Moon

The ritual of blessing the moon is not widely practiced, but carries deep spiritual meaning.

Biblical, Rabbinic, and Modern Holidays

The different types of Jewish festivals

Orthodox Judaism Today

With rising numbers and increasingly stringent observance, Orthodoxy thrives even as it faces challenges.

Chai Ceremony

A new Jewish ritual for sending young people off to college.

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.

Midrash Rabbah

Rabbinic interpretations and discussions of the Bible.

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 ...

Expulsion and Readmission

Medieval European Jewry repeatedly faced banishment for both economic and religious reasons.

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