Clothing & Appearance
Ask the Expert: Which Kippah Should I Wear?
What's the best head covering for a newly observant Jew?
Jewish Law and Body Piercing: A Conservative Perspective
A Conservative responsum explores the Jewish issues involved.
Kippot (Head Coverings) in Synagogue
Changing trends in the use or non-use of a head covering in synagogue has been an indicator of changing relations with the surrounding community.
Kippot, Hats and Head Coverings: A Traditionalist View
How and when a Jew covers his or her head is a spiritual declaration and a nuanced social statement.
Medicine, Healing and the Jewish Tradition
Despite early theological objections, Jewish law views the practice of medicine as a mitzvah.
Men’s Head Covering in Synagogue: Reform Judaism’s Views
Changing ideas about whether men should wear a kippah (skullcap) during prayer reflect development and maturation of American Reform attitudes toward tradition.
The Tallit: Spiritual Significance
The commandment to attach fringes to garments was invested with deep theological meaning.
From Monsey to Istanbul
Whenever I visit somewhere new, whether in my country of origin or somewhere foreign, I typically stand on the periphery ...
Can Modesty Be A Feminist Choice?
By the time I finally bought my first bikini, I was sixteen years old. As a chubby kid who had ...