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The Book of Psalms
These 150 Hebrew poems are central to Jewish prayer and the inspiration for countless forms of creative expression in Western culture.
Celebrate, Rabbis Without Borders, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
Inspiration
When we open our eyes in the morning, when we are confronted with challenges, when we seek to create beauty, ...
Desserts, Hanukkah Food, Rosh Hashanah Food
Kichels Recipe: Jewish Bow Tie Cookies
An old-world treat of fried dough topped with powdered sugar.
Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
The Jewish Themes Behind the TV Show “Transparent”
In honor of the annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance we are devoting space in our blog to posts about gender. Be sure ...
Celebrate, Gender & Sexuality, Keshet, Live
Liberating Foreigners, Together with Our Sisters and Brothers
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...
Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Study, Talmud
The Mishnah as a Response to Catastrophe
The Oral Torah reflects an attempt to create an eternal Judaism, unaffected by the setbacks that had afflicted the Jewish people in the preceding two centuries.
Bah Humbug and Amazing Grace: Christmas for Jews
“Merry Christmas,” we’ve heard for weeks.For Jews living in predominantly Christian societies, Christmas evokes responses ranging from joy to alienation. ...
Yom Kippur, Fasting, and Disordered Eating
Refraining from food and drink can bring on triggering feelings for people who are recovering from eating disorders.