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The Jewish Roots of Old Bay Seasoning
Oy Bay! Become seasoned on the history of America's beloved spice blend.
How to Talk About Sex
If you’re thinking about being intimate with someone, it’s important to talk about it first. Follow these tips to get through the (often awkward) conversation.
The Synagogue and the Study House
These two institutions reflect the dynamism and the tensions in late antique Jewish society.
Judaism and Pornography
Consumption of adult materials may run afoul of several principles in Jewish law.
Thanks When Thanks Are Due
A Midrash on the 10 plagues reminds us to recognize any good that has been done for us.
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Study
Emunah: Biblical Faith
In the Torah, faith in God means trust, not belief in particular propositions.
Silencing Abominable Language: Parashat Re’eh
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...
Jewish Texts, Pray, Shema, Study
Deuteronomy 6:4–The Shema
While the Shema has been seen as a declaration of absolute monotheism, it has other meanings in its biblical and liturgical contexts.
Jewish Thought, Science and Ecology, Study
The Genesis Creation Story: Permission to Despoil?
A Bible scholar takes issue with those who blame the Book of Genesis for Western culture's exploitative disregard for nature.