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1950s Jewish Humor

The 1950s: Reiner & Brooks, Sid Caesar, MAD, and Lenny Bruce

Burial and Mourning

An overview of Jewish death and mourning practices.

The Parents’ Role in a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service

Traditionally, the father recited one blessing during the service, but today, parents are often much more involved.

History of Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah

The initial impetus for adult bar/bat mitzvah came from men who, having missed the ceremony as adolescents, felt somehow incomplete as Jews.

Jewish Recipes

Traditional and Contemporary Jewish Food for Every Occasion.

Leviticus 18:1-30: Sexual Conduct

The Torah reading for Yom Kippur afternoon

Plot Against America

Philip Roth experiments with reality.

Jewish Education in Early Childhood

The long-term value of early exposure to all things Jewish

Louis Brandeis, First Jewish Supreme Court Justice

Brandeis was also the first high court nominee subject to public hearings.

Jewish Parenting

Advice and resources for parents and prospective parents

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