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As many as 1 in 3 Ashkenazi Jews are estimated to be carriers for one of about 19 genetic diseases.

Questions and answers about the circumcision ceremony for Jewish baby boys.

Bad news, unfortunately, travels fast. It can be helpful to know in advance what to do when attending a Jewish funeral.

The Jewish position on abortion is nuanced, neither condoning it nor categorically prohibiting it.

Interfaith families struggle to be true to the religions of both parents during the winter holiday season.

Taking one's life is officially a violation of Jewish law, but many contemporary rabbis recognize that most suicides result from struggles with mental illness.

How to find out if you are a carrier for a Jewish genetic disease

Judaism has an overwhelmingly positive attitude toward sex.

Ancient and modern readings of the Bible and Talmud suggest that several personalities may have defied gender and sexuality norms.

Asenath Barazani (also spelled Asnat or Osnat) led a yeshiva in 17th century Kurdistan.

Judaism has recognized nonbinary persons for millennia.

What you need to know about screening, risks and ethical concerns.