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Ethical Treatment of Animals in Judaism

The concept of Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim demands that we take animal suffering seriously.

Jewish Texts About Hanukkah

A survey of key Jewish sources and discussions on the Festival of Lights.

Redefining Modern Dance

New York's 92nd Street YM-YWHA helped broaden American dance to embrace multiculturalism and diversity.

Jews in Comic Books

How American Jews created the comic book industry.

Can Israel Help American Jews Recall Their Own Forgotten Heroes?

Now that my previous blog established to everyone’s complete satisfaction that Louis Marshall ought to be considered a paramount figure in the ...

What Is Shatnez?

The biblical prohibition against mixing wool and linen.

Adopted Children, Conversion, and the Bar/Bat Mitzvah

For converted children, bar/bat mitzvah is a time for affirming their connections with Judaism.

Seize the Day School

One man's struggle with sending his daughter to day school.

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