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The Growth and Development of an Independent, Observant Minyan

Kol Sasson Congregation was founded in Skokie, Illinois in 2003 as a Shira Hadasha-style minyan. At first, we met on ...

Reform Judaism & Halakhah

Seeking guidance from the Jewish legal tradition, without a belief in its binding nature—especially in light of contemporary moral sensitivies.

Elisha

Successor to the prophet Elijah, he healed the sick, raised the dead, and made iron float—but he was also a prophet who made serious mistakes.

What Midrash Teaches About the Rabbis

Midrash allowed the rabbis to explain and expand on the Torah--and in doing so, they revealed much about themselves.

Is Sex a Basic Human Right?

Over the weekend I watched one of my favorite movies for the millionth time: High Fidelity. In the movie, the ...

What Is Mussar?

A history and overview of this virtues-based approach to Jewish ethics and character development.

Ketubot 78

The lemonade stand of shame.

Gittin 75

More clarity, please.

Gittin 58

Tefillin and paper clips.

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