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Challenging our Assumptions about Women’s Inclusion
“You should volunteer to lead the Orthodox minyan, prayer services, you have the opportunity to make a Kiddush HaShem, sanctification ...
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Live, Study, Talmud, Women & Feminism
Approaching “Niddah” with Radical Openness
I am learning the laws of niddah, laws that relate to menstruation and sexuality, with a group of women. It has ...
Beliefs & Practices, Israel, Jewish Thought, Study
Judah Halevi On the Land of Israel
He believed the Land of Israel is necessary for living a complete Jewish life.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Sages & Scholars, Study
Moshe (Moses) Isserles: Rema
Rema's glosses emended and enhanced the Shulchan Aruch.
Jeremiah: Prophet of Judgment and of Hope
Jeremiah's tragic message is conveyed by both his prophecies and account of Jerusalem's destruction, but he also gives his people hope.
Talmud FAIL: Yalta vs. Ulla
Most of my favorite Talmud stories center around Yalta. She’s a Talmud-era commentator who’s sometimes thought to be Rav Nachman’s ...
The Parve Baker
One of my favorite people is Jennifer Joseph, the publisher, editor-in-chief, and almost everything else behind the independent publisher Manic ...
Gospel Music at Shul: Yay or Nay?
There’s this weird trend going on at my shul recently. Hadar has always been big on people bringing in new ...
Jewish Food Tourney: #4 Latkes vs #13 Manischewitz Wine, #5 Cholent vs #12 Honey Cake
We got another doubleheader for you today. But first, thanks to everyone for voting. This tournament is getting higher ratings ...