Health & Wellness
Life After a Holiday: Cleanse and Detox
After a weekend full of indulging in cheesecake and late-night snacking, everyone is trying to find a way to swing ...
The Supreme Court and the Health Care Act – A Populist Response
I can’t seem to decide, do I want to move America “Forward” or do I “Believe in America”? I’m ...
The Jewish Message
Earlier this week, Tom Fields-Meyer wrote about reading and thinking about books and took a look at autism and God. He has been ...
Reading and Thinking about Books
On Monday, Tom Fields-Meyer took a look at autism and God. He will be blogging all week for the Jewish Book ...
Autism and God
Tom Fields-Meyer is the author of Following Ezra, a memoir about learning from his autistic son. He will be blogging ...
Jewish Healing and Magic
"Whatever is effective as a remedy is not witchcraft (Shabbat 67a)"--is that really the case?
Magic in Rabbinic Judaism
The rabbis of the Talmud believed that magic was real and legitimate, when performed by sages who used the power of Torah.
Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community
Anorexia and bulimia are amongst the most emotionally and physically devastating disorders affecting young Jewish women.
The Morning After Pill and Judaism
Morning After Pill in Jewish Law. Judaism Parameters of Abortion. Abortion and Judaism. Jewish Bioethics. Judaism and Medical Technology. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.
Treating Addiction With Jewish Values
Messages from Jewish tradition to help combat substance abuse and other addictions
Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs
As a culture that values sobriety, individual responsibility, and health, Judaism is wary of substances that may cause more damage than the enjoyment they may bring their users.