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The Secret Sephardic History of the Pumpkin

Beyond pumpkin spice lattes, Jews have always embraced the pumpkin.

Multiracial Jewish Families

Increasingly, Jewish families are adopting non-white babies.

From Belief to Faith

Can the skeptic embark on a Jewish spiritual journey?

The 8 Best Jewish Cookbooks of 2023

These cookbooks will make the perfect Hanukkah, holiday or hostess gift!

Biblical Healing

Although the Bible frowns upon magical healing practices, a clear distinction between medicine and magical healing developed only gradually.

What We Can Learn from the Rich Symbolism of Sukkot

There are more spiritually resonant symbols associated with the Festival of Sukkot than with any other major Jewish holiday. On ...

Why I Joined Our Hevra Kaddisha

How one woman, in the middle of her own year of mourning, joined this "holy society" of those who prepare the dead for burial--and what it has meant to her.

Tenth of Tevet

This fast commemorates the beginning of the end of the First Temple.

God, You and Me: Ecclesiastes as One of the Earliest Works of Jewish Existentialism

The author of Kohelet wrestled openly and honestly with life's biggest questions.

When Boxing Was a Jewish Sport

Jews' participation in professional boxing in the interwar period is not as surprising as it might seem to be.

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