Beliefs & Practices
The Tallit: Spiritual Significance
The commandment to attach fringes to garments was invested with deep theological meaning.
The Thirteen Principles of Faith
Maimonides' theological principles were never unanimously embraced.
The Jewish Leap Year Explained
Why the Jewish year sometimes adds an extra month of Adar and how that changes holidays and Torah readings.
Ask the Expert: Will We Still Need Rabbis if the Temple Is Rebuilt?
The Third Temple would raise many questions about Jewish practice.
How the Lion of Judah Became a Jewish Symbol
From menorahs to tombstones, how and why the majestic lion represents the Jewish people.
Ask the Expert: Can a Non-Jew Hang a Mezuzah on their Doorpost?
We want to show solidarity with the local Jewish community.
Can Orthodox Women Have Jobs?
Not only are Orthodox women permitted to work, many are the primary breadwinners in their households.