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The Shrinking Diaspora

Recently I heard Sammy Samuels, one of 20 Jews in left Myanmar speak about his homeland and how he made ...

Better than a list of thank yous.

I saw this Bar Mitzvah speech video a few weeks ago. It’s one of the most profound things I’ve heard ...

Sarkozy (and Suicide) in Israel

Some wild and unfortunate events ended French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s visit to Israel today. An Israeli official says a policeman ...

Religion in America

Today’s New York Times reported more findings from a recent Pew study on religion in America, with attention to the ...

Israelis on Screen

Blond Hair, Blue Eyes, and a Bad Accent.

Israel Update

Eli Gonen says, Israel has not maximized its tourism potential, in large part because of only fitful attention from the ...

Rabbi Yose

Early teacher of Jewish law and theology.

The Witch of Endor

Debate about this biblical story raises key theological issues.

Tithing

The rabbis developed an elaborate system of tithing produce, mostly to provide livelihood for priests and Levites.

More on Agriprocessors

This week our homepage features articles about what makes meat kosher. But lately, the focus has been on what makes ...

Diaspora-Israel Relations

Jeffrey Goldberg reports that one source of tension between Ehud Olmert and some Jewish leaders is that the latter “loathe ...

Rabbinic Synods

Rabbinic conventions can--following specific guidelines--amend Jewish law.

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