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Why Some Jewish Women Go to the Mikveh Each Month
What is niddah, or taharat ha mishpacha, and who observes it?
Kosher Slaughter: An Introduction
A survey of some of the laws governing the slaughter of kosher animals for meat.
Jews and Premarital Sex
The Torah doesn't explicitly outlaw sex before marriage, but it doesn't approve of it either.
Did Moses Write the Torah?
Although modern traditionalist Judaism uniformly affirms the divinity of the Torah, classical sources disagree on what role Moses had in its production.
Gemara: The Essence of the Talmud
Together with the Mishnah, these texts make up what is known as Rabbinic Judaism.
Ask the Expert: Is Sex Permitted on Shabbat?
Sex isn't only permitted on Shabbat — it's encouraged.
Ask the Expert: What If It’s Not Safe To Display My Menorah?
There have been antisemitic incidents in my area and I’m worried about being visibly Jewish.
How Does Jewish Matchmaking Work?
Finding a partner through a matchmaker (shadchan) is traditional in some Jewish communities.