leviticus
Holiness: A Humanistic Perspective
A look at holiness as a uniquely Jewish way of reflecting the divine.
Anxiety: A Jewish Telegram
The first curse described in this portion hinders our ability to listen — even to ourselves.
Where Childbirth Gets Short Shrift
Why is birth nestled between dietary restrictions and skin diseases?
The Tattoo Taboo in Judaism
Body ink is a no-no, but it won't bar you from Jewish life.
The Cruel Demands of Purity and Beauty
By and large it is not only the preference for beauty that has spilled into Western culture, but also the equation between beauty and goodness.