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In the Jewish Synagogue at Newport
A poem from Emma Lazarus's 1871 collection Ademtus and Other Poems
Emma Lazarus
The poetry of Emma Lazarus (1849-1887), best known for the verse inscribed on the Statue of Liberty pedestal
Chava Alberstein: Multilingual Folkie
In Hebrew, English and Yiddish, this legendary Israeli singer has created an unparalleled body of music.
Humanistic Judaism
The origins of a small Jewish movement that embraces a cultural identity while rejecting a belief in God.
Battling Stereotypes of the Jewish Mother
What it means to be a contemporary mother and to be a Jewish mother today
Tehines: Women’s Prayers
Not part of the fixed liturgy, women used these prayers to commemorate special holidays and special times in their lives.
Becoming Free in Judaism
From the beginning of biblical time, man has struggled to break his binding ties in order to become free, independent, and fully human.
The Mourner During Aninut
The earliest phase of mourning, aninut, which occurs between death and burial, applies to immediate family members.
Development and History of Kaddish
The Kaddish originated as an expression of praise to God following a learned discourse.
Helping Children of Different Ages Cope with a Death
Adults help children most when they express their own sorrow and respond to questions in a truthful, yet age-appropriate way.