Beliefs & Practices

In the Bible, women are sometimes portrayed as men's equals and other times as men's subordinates — or property.

Jewish authorities do not object to fertility technology, but have concerns with some of the specific methods. 

Why do bad things happen to good people?

A quick look at Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist Judaism — and at other Jewish streams.

When someone can be officially determined dead depends on one's interpretation of a key passage in the Talmud.

Kippah, Streimel, Fez and more — a guide to Jewish headgear.

Garments for synagogue and, for some, all-day wear.

Most of Jewish law can and should be set aside in order to avoid endangering a person's health or safety.

The traditional Shabbat evening rituals are best shared with family and friends.

The Bible implies that God's choice of the Jews was random; later traditions made the Jews seem deserving of this privilege.