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Passover: a Tribute to Women’s Wisdom

Over the generations women did not wait until the night of the Seder to show their commitment to upholding tradition. ...

Are Jews Allowed to Gamble?

In Jewish tradition, gambling is frowned upon, but not prohibited.

Do Jews By Choice Have to Identify Themselves?

What happens when visiting a synagogue that might not recognize your conversion.

Kiddushin 5

Can you skip betrothal and still get married?

Bava Kamma 74

The slave who deserved ordination.

Those Who Can, Teach

It’s been a nostalgic week for me. Although I defended my dissertation in June of last year and officially earned ...

Kichels Recipe: Jewish Bow Tie Cookies

An old-world treat of fried dough topped with powdered sugar.

Ketubot 66

A horse is a horse, of course.

Yevamot 118

Breaking up via messenger.

Parashat Shemini: When Silence is a Crime

According to one commentator, Aaron’s silence after the death of his sons only comes after he has finished crying.

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