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(Guest)blogging from JOFA

The title of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance’s 10th anniversary conference (held this weekend in New York) was Passion and ...

Jewish Christmas Music, 2010 Edition

You know, I don’t think I’ve ever actually heard “White Christmas.”Sure, I know that it was written by Irving Berlin, ...

Classic Passover Brisket Recipe

Because it's not a Jewish holiday without slow-cooked brisket.

Isaiah ben Amoz: Political Prophet (Isaiah: 1-39)

Isaiah's greatness lies not only in his ethical teachings, but in his central involvement — and prophetic intervention — in the political events of his day.

The Book of Ezekiel

The controversial Book of Ezekiel nearly didn't make it into the biblical canon, but it has had a lasting impact on both liturgical practice and mystical traditions.

Jonah’s Lesson in Divine Mercy

Scholars have long disagreed on the central message of the Book of Jonah.

Yoma 21

Six kinds of fire.

The Tower of Babel and Crisis of Translation

In her last posts, Ellen Frankel looked at how to make the Bible PG and asked “What is Jewish Literature?”In ...

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