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Jewish Outreach
A 2001 study conducted by the Jewish Outreach Institute evaluates the efficacy of outreach programs.
The 8 Best Jewish Cookbooks of 2023
These cookbooks will make the perfect Hanukkah, holiday or hostess gift!
Disability, Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Transforming Stories
A Small Revolution in a Synagogue Book GroupThis past January, Hebrew College invited poet and scholar Joy Ladin to speak ...
God Hears, But What We Do Matters Most
Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses, and Miriam's punishment of leprosy teach lessons of sibling and communal responsibility.
Pre-Modern Synagogue Architecture and Interior Design
Synagogues share certain functional interior furnishings, but there is no architectural design or artistic style that characterizes a synagogue.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Sages & Scholars, Study
Emmanuel Levinas
A 20th-century philosopher whose Jewish sensibility influenced his encounter with Western thought and ethics.
Making Your Own Ritual Objects
Creating a tallit (prayer shawl) or designing a bar/bat mitzvah invitation can add a meaningful personal dimension to the celebration.
Beliefs & Practices, FAQ, Gender & Sexuality, Health & Wellness, Live, Study
Does Judaism Allow Birth Control?
The Jewish tradition encourages procreation, but some forms of contraception are less problematic than others.