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Jewish Women’s History Month

Celebrating the accoplishments of females.

The Prohibition Against Studying Torah on Tisha B’Av

Why would learning sacred Jewish texts be forbidden on this day of fasting and mourning?

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 ...

Yom HaZikaron

I would not redo high school for a billion dollars. I’m pretty sure the damage done by my four years ...

The Meaning of Pidyon Haben

Redemption of the first-born son is an act of gratitude and humility.

Nazir 36

Mix and measure.

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 ...

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 ...

Elijah & Elisha

Two popular and enigmatic prophets

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