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Personalities of the Bible, Purim
Vashti: The Forgotten Queen of Persia
The rabbis imagined the Bible's Vashti as both evil villain and tragic heroine.
Mechayeh Hameitim: Reimagining the Resurrection Blessing
One of the most daring prayers in the daily Jewish liturgy has been frequently rewritten to reflect modern sensibilities. Here's another approach.
Toldot and Alternative Families
Rebecca's question continues to bedevil Jewish adults who hope to parent.
Conversion, JOFA's Torch, Live, Women & Feminism
Navigating Orthodox Conversion with a Feminist Sensibility
I was 75 percent Jewish, I told the Orthodox rabbi, my paternal grandparents and one maternal grandparent were all Jewish. “So, you’re not Jewish,” he replied.
Beliefs & Practices, Gender & Sexuality, Live, Study, Women & Feminism
Feminist Perspectives on Jewish Studies
Considering the role of gender in producing knowledge about Judaism.
Celebrate, Gender & Sexuality, Holocaust, Jewish History, JOFA's Torch, More Holidays, Study, Yom Hashoah
The Place Where I Belong
My 10-year-old son, Micah, came home from school earlier this week humming a familiar tune. “The Place Where I Belong” by ...
Beliefs & Practices, Health & Wellness, Jewish Genetics, Live, Study
Jewish Views on Stem Cell Research
The stem cells most likely to be of scientific value come from discarded embryos. Is it ethical to use these?