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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?

Gay, Gray and Jewish

A Jewish-lesbian-grandmother-feminist-activist shares her story.

Arise! Arise! The Back Story

I’ve adored illuminated manuscripts all my life — as a child and teenager, these were the postcards I’d take home ...

Tisha B’Av History

The tragic events commemorated on this day of fasting and mourning.

What Is A Mamzer?

Jewish children born from forbidden sexual relations pose ethical and communal challenges.

Rachel Luzzatto Morpurgo

The first woman to write modern poetry in Hebrew.

New Ceremonies: Being Pregnant

In a world where pregnancy is a choice, we should ritually acknowledge those who undertake it.

The History of Sephardi and Mizrahi Women in the United States

Among the first immigrants to the United States, the history and legacy of Sephardi and Mizrahi women has touched many facets of American and Jewish life.

Blogging Avot: Watch Out for Women

The fourth and fifth mishnayot of Pirkei Avot Chapter 1 begin a series of teachings about ethical socializing — and ...

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