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What Were Shtetls?
Clearing up myths about these Eastern European villages where Jews lived.
Battling Stereotypes of the Jewish Mother
What it means to be a contemporary mother and to be a Jewish mother today
Ransoming Captive Jews
An important commandment calls for the redemption of Jewish prisoners, but how far should this mitzvah be taken?
Jewish Social Welfare
The high value placed by the Jewish tradition on active concern for the welfare of others has its roots in the Torah.
Interest-Free Loans in Judaism
Jews have a tradition, based in biblical law, of interest-free lending, primarily--but not exclusively--to other Jews.
Praying with Others Is Not the Same as Praying Alone
God may not need us to gather in groups to hear our prayers, but it can be useful to us.
The Spirituality of Caring for Our Bodies
We may need to work on our spiritual health in order to ensure our physical health.
Jews in South Africa
The health and state of this Jewish community presents a complex picture.
Jews in Germany Today
The land where Hitler once ruled has a burgeoning Jewish community.
Jewish Population Trends
Since World War II, migration and birth trends have changed Jewish demographics.