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The Covenant of Circumcision
Male converts to Judaism are traditionally required to undergo circumcision or, if already circumcised, a ritual removal of a single drop of blood.
Afterlife, Beliefs & Practices, FAQ, Study
The World to Come
The rabbis of the Talmud had a lot to say on the World to Come, but little about what it actually is.
Celebrate, More Holidays, Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Scroll
The Conservative movement's creation of this scroll is the latest attempt in contemporary Judaism to create a liturgy for Yom Hashoah.
Jewish History, Modern Jewish History, Study
Jews in the Upper Midwest
Jewish settlement in Minnesota and the Dakotas
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History, Beliefs & Practices, Jewish History, Jewish Texts, Study
Biblical and Rabbinic Attitudes Toward Non-Jews
Early Jewish texts affirmed the universal fraternity of humankind, while asserting the importance of Jewish distinctiveness.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Texts, Mysticism, Study
Abraham Abulafia & Ecstatic Kabbalah
One strand of medieval kabbalah focused on achieving a transformative mystical experience.
Why Are Jews So Obsessed With Duck Sauce?
The long, fascinating history of this beloved condiment.
The History of Rosh Hashanah, From the Torah to the Temples
The meaning of the holiday changes over time.
Jewish Culture, Jewish Music, Live, The Canteen
The Secret to Creating Fan Favorite Songs at Jewish Camp
The campers sit, singing along in the dining hall, while the song leader gathers their spirits and latent energy after ...
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
My Son, My Hero
“Mom!” My sixteen year old son, Sage, announced excitedly to me at a Bat Mitzvah party this past weekend, a ...