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Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
The Numbers Game
UJC reported this week that the number of young Jews who applied for Birthright Israel was far greater than the ...
The Routine vs. The Novel
The rituals of the tabernacle and Temple called for strictly defined roles -- but also allowed for new expressions.
Beliefs & Practices, Pray, Prayer Services
Guide to the Synagogue Sanctuary, From Ark to Yad
An introduction to the parts that make up a synagogue sanctuary.
Conversion, Jewish&, Live, Pray
What Do You Call a Questioning Convert? Rabbi.
“Why did you convert?” I have been asked this question many times before, sometimes out of deep interest and sometimes ...
Celebrate, High Holidays, Pray, Prayer Musings, Yom Kippur
Kol Nidrei: The Power of Words
Why does the holiest day of the Jewish year begin with a dry legal formula renouncing vows?
Indonesian Culinary and Cultural Inspiration for Rosh Hashana
A childhood in Java inspires home cook to feed Jewish community in Singapore
Paul Rudd–DJ Extraordinaire
Looking back, I didn’t totally enjoy my bar mitzvah party. Mostly because I vomited at it.No, I didn’t have some ...
FAQ, Hebrew, Jewish Languages, Yiddish
Similar Jewish Words You Don’t Want to Mix Up
From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms.
Celebrate, FAQ, Prayer Services, Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur FAQ: All About the Day of Atonement
Your Yom Kippur questions answered
How To Interview Your Elders
Judaism places a high value on passing stories from generation to generation. Here’s how to get the most out of your conversations with your parents and grandparents.