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American Jewish Music
The contribution of Jews to the production of "mainstream" music in America is of great significance.
Israeli Music
In many ways, the history of Israeli music reflects the broad struggles of this young country.
God in Jewish Prayer
The Talmudic rabbis crafted a formula that moves from addressing God to speaking about God. What did they mean to convey through this dual formula?
Miscarriage
A ritual in recognition of the author's miscarriage emerged from a year of studying about the infertile Hannah, who eventually had a child.
Kaddish Speaks to Mourners
The Kaddish responds to three questions: Is there a God? Why do people die? What is the meaning of life?
Rabbinic, Medieval, and Early Modern History of Healing
The evolution of attitudes towards physicians, beliefs connecting illness and sin, prayers for healing, and the use of folk healing traditions.
Terminating a Pregnancy
The author adapts biblical texts to create a ritual that expresses the anguish of terminating a pregnancy
After the Termination of a Pregnancy
Through prayer and ritual during the month after the termination, the parents work through lingering feelings of guilt and sorrow.
Jewish Husbands, Jewish Wives, and Jewish Partners
Husbands, wives, and relationships in Judaism are governed by the principle that "It is not good for the human to be alone."
Themes and Theology of Jewish Prayer
The memory of Temple sacrifice is preserved in every prayer service.