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Nope, No Big Xmas Plans

Isn’t the holiday season wonderful? Don’t you just love the beauty of it all? Or actually don’t you secretly hate ...

From Hail Mary to Hail Miriam

At 6’2”, 210-pound Avi Rosenblum has tattoos that reflect his religious faith and cultural heritage. He stands out. Some might ...

Chabad Messianism & Conversion

Recent stories about conversion standards in Israel have revolved around halakhic observance (or the lack thereof), but an interesting case ...

Tale of Two Talmuds: Jerusalem and Babylonian

The two versions of the Talmud developed simultaneously in the two major Jewish communities of the rabbinic era.

My Grandmother’s Iraqi Jewish Sambusak Are the Perfect Appetizer

These savory chickpea pockets also happen to be vegan.

Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi: Back in the Land

These three prophets are principally concerned with the status of the Temple, the new religious hierarchy, and the religious obligations of the post-exilic community.

Contemporary Issues in Jewish Divorce

Confronting the issue of agunot, or "chained" wives.

Interview: Matt Bar’s Bible Raps

Matt Bar sees dead people.He doesn’t hold seances or visit graveyards — not literal graveyards, anyway. Instead, he takes revisits ...

Rhubarb Rugelach

A tangy take on the classic Jewish cookie.

Jewish Ethics: Some Basic Concepts and Ideas

The biblical text and the Rabbinic tradition provide the universal search for an ethical life with passion and some unique concepts.

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