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A Jewish Chaplain

Sometimes the chaplain is the only one who can mourn.

A Marriage of Equals

One couple finds ways to share equally in the halakhic requirements of a wedding ceremony.

What Really Counts?

A look at who was missing from the census, and why counting can sometimes be dangerous.

Naming a Daughter

A personal perspective on choosing a name.

Jewish Divorce: Get Abuse

Failing to give a get is a type of domestic abuse.

Perhaps The Last Yibbum in History

A personal perspective about a grandmother who was a yavamah.

Protected: The Symbolism of the Huppah or Wedding Canopy

Creating reshut hakallah--the domain of the bride.

Shabbat Candles: Some Women’s Customs

What are the customs that shape this tradition?

Are Health and Fitness Jewish Values?

How your New Year's resolution fits into the Jewish tradition.

Economic Influences on Judaism in America

Judaism must compete for resources with other forms of consumption.

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