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Jewish Women’s History Month
Celebrating the accoplishments of females.
Beliefs & Practices, Bible, Celebrate, Tisha B'Av
The Prohibition Against Studying Torah on Tisha B’Av
Why would learning sacred Jewish texts be forbidden on this day of fasting and mourning?
Celebrate, Rabbis Without Borders, Shavuot
When Holidays Overlap
It’s Shavuot! It’s Memorial Day weekend! It’s my first week in a new city! In fact, it’s all three of ...
Celebrate, Israel, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Yom HaZikaron
I would not redo high school for a billion dollars. I’m pretty sure the damage done by my four years ...
Beliefs & Practices, Birth, Live, Newborn Ceremonies, Study
The Meaning of Pidyon Haben
Redemption of the first-born son is an act of gratitude and humility.
Around the World in 88 Planes (Or, Gematria on the Go)
This piece is by Education Fellow Amanda Winer. As I was flying home from a recent trip to one of ...
Mitzvah Meetings, and Meanings
Giant boxes of toothpaste and floss lurk under the marker boards in the dining hall.Huge drums of food overflow in ...
Celebrate, Jewish Law, JOFA's Torch, Study
The Shofar Is Calling; Will You Answer?
Each shofar has a unique undulating shape and trumpeting sound. The sound may be low and haunting or bold and ...