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Jewish tradition never embraced complete pacifism, though minimizing violence has always been a priority.

The misguided belief that one needs all body parts intact to be resurrected may contribute to the poor rate of organ donation--even for Jews with otherwise untraditional beliefs.

If homosexuality is not chosen, then there is precedent in Jewish law for condoning it.

Non-marital sex is not ideal, but that doesn't mean Judaism has nothing to say about it.

Explaining to grandchildren Jewish environmental action

Selling the tools of violence to people prone to violence violates the biblical prohibition of "setting a stumbling block before the blind."

Insider trading--using privileged knowledge for profit in the stock market--violates many Jewish principles.

Two scholars question the contemporary relevance of the still- young American Jewish denominations.

Finding new meaning in tree planting

Why don't we say a blessing before we do a good deed?

Jewish lifecycle rituals reflect a communal orientation, the democratic nature of traditions, the relationship between the biological and the social, and the inevitability of evolution and change.

On attending to mourners, anticipating dying, accepting death, and appropriate burial rites.